Two Cleveland Browns Players Test Positive For COVID-19
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
CLEVELAND (KDKA) - Two more Cleveland Browns players have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the team.
The team closed its practice facility to conduct contact tracing. The team later announced the facility will stay closed for the day.
In light of today's positive test results and after consulting with the NFL, we've decided to keep our facility closed for the day. pic.twitter.com/TN2FRiFJYv
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 31, 2020
According to Tom Pelissero, LB Malcolm Smith and TE Harrison Bryant are the players who tested positive for COVID-19, per sources.
#Browns LB Malcolm Smith and TE Harrison Bryant are the players who tested positive for COVID-19, per sources. Bryant was already isolated and on the COVID list after a high-risk close contact outside the building.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2020
On Thursday, the Browns placed cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also activated five players, including wide receiver Jarvis Landry, from the list.
We've made the following roster moves:
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 31, 2020
Placed on reserve/COVID-19:
LB Malcolm Smith
CB Denzel Ward
Activated from reserve/COVID-19:
WR Rashard Higgins
WR KhaDarel Hodge
WR Jarvis Landry
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
LB Jacob Phillips
On Wednesday, the Browns shut down their facility after learning a player and staff member had tested positive for COVID-19. Once contact tracing was complete, the facility reopened.
The Steelers are scheduled to take on the Browns this Sunday at 1 p.m. in Cleveland.