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Jaguars practice player tests positive for COVID-19; no impact on Lions game as of now

Posted at 5:56 PM, Oct 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-17 17:56:48-04

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a practice-squad player test positive for COVID-19. The Lions take on the Jaguars Sunday in Jacksonville.

According to the team, they found out Friday night. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero is reporting that everyone on the team is receiving rapid test results this morning.

As of right now, the team says it plans to play Sunday's game against the Lions as scheduled.

The Jaguars are conducting remote football activities while they review contact tracing data and follow NFL protocols.