Kevin Stefanski, Others Test Positive For COVID-19
4 years agoCleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two other coaches (a defensive backs coach and tight ends coach) and two players (a wide receiver and offensive lineman) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, which has forced the team to close their facility, according to sources. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the acting head coach, while offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will call the plays. It means that the Browns will be without their head coach, two other coaches and at least two players when they face the Steelers in their wild-card matchup on Sunday night. Continue to check back for updates, as other players and coaches could be deemed high-risk close contacts and could be in danger of missing the team's first postseason game in 18 years. Cleveland's offense could struggle without their head coach in the fold against Pittsburgh.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter