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Rams GM Les Snead Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Draft From Home

As the Rams prepare to make their first selection in the 2021 NFL draft on Day 2, general manager Les Snead told reporters Thursday night that he has tested positive for COVID-19, per ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.

Snead and head coach Sean McVay both had close contact with someone who later tested positive. They found out on Monday, then Snead tested positive Thursday morning, per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. McVay tested negative.

Snead said that he was experiencing symptoms and is in a "good spot" right now. He was days away from receiving his second vaccination dose.