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The NFL Gets Its Most Notable Positive COVID-19 Test Yet

After a week in which the NFL dealt with the first major outbreak that forced the rescheduling of the Titans-Steelers game, the league has its most notable positive test to date: Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19.

“All options now appear to be on the table. Patriots could leave later today. Patriots could leave Sunday. Game could be postponed. As one source texted, ‘No way they can travel today,’“ Adam Schefter reported on Saturday morning. The NFL later announced the game would be rescheduled.

With Newton—who signed a one-year, $1.