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First Coronavirus Outbreak Hits NFL

Published on September 30 2020 6:17 am
Last Updated on September 30 2020 6:17 am

Eight members of the Tennessee Titans organization -- three players and five personnel -- have tested positive for the coronavirus in the first outbreak to hit the National Football League, coming after its third week of games.

The team suspended all in-person activities through Friday, but head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who Tennessee is scheduled to host on Sunday, said they've been told to prepare as if they game will be played on time.

The Minnesota Vikings also suspended in-person activities because they played the Titans last weekend.

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Thursday, October 1 Schedule (Time Central)

Denver at New York Jets, 7:20 p.m. (NFL)

Sunday, October 4 Schedule (All Times Central)

Indianapolis at Chicago, noon (CBS)

Jacksonville at Cincinnati, noon (CBS)

Cleveland at Dallas, noon (FOX)

New Orleans at Detroit, noon (FOX)

Pittsburgh at Tennessee, noon (CBS)

Seattle at Miami, noon (FOX)

Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay, noon (CBS)

Baltimore at Washington, noon (CBS)

Arizona at Carolina, noon (FOX)