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Report: COVID-19 Tests for Chiefs, Texans All Negative After Opener

Every player, coach and employee of the Chiefs and Texans tested negative for COVID-19 during Week 1, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

One groundskeeper tested positive, but he didn't come into contact with players, ESPN reports.

The Bengals and Browns, who will meet Thursday night, also reportedly all have negative test results as well.

The negative test results save teams from dealing with the league’s return to play protocols, which include putting players on a special “Reserve/COVID-19” list and removing them from the active roster. A positive test result could take a player off the field for a minimum of five days if they are asymptomatic and more than double that if they are showing any symptoms.