Browns reopen facility after positive COVID-19 test, still scheduled to play Texans in week 10

The Cleveland Browns reopened their facilities Friday afternoon, hours after the team was informed that a player had tested positive for COVID-19. Contract tracing revealed that no high-risk contacts had been exposed to said player, and after a brief stint in virtual preparation for Week 10, the club have scheduled a standard practice for Friday afternoon. As it stands, Sunday’s Browns game against the Houston Texans, scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET, is on schedule, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

Earlier this morning, the Cleveland Browns were told a player’s test results came back positive for COVID-19. The individual immediately self-isolated and the Browns facility is closed this morning. while contact tracing is in progress. The team will continue to hold remote meetings (which is part of the intensive NFL-NFLPA protocol) and will consult with league and medical experts on the appropriate next steps, as health and The safety of our players, coaches, staff and the entire community remains our top priority. “

In addition to reopening their facilities, the Browns on Friday placed offensive lineman Chris Hubbard on the COVID reserve list.

This is not Cleveland’s first row with the virus, as the team placed quarterback Baker Mayfield on the reserve / COVID list on Sunday after coming in close contact with someone who had tested positive. Luckily for the Browns, they were goodbye to week 9, so they didn’t have to play a game without their starter, which has since been off the COVID list.

With COVID cases on the rise across the country, it’s no surprise the NFL continues to test positive across the landscape. Although the league has avoided rescheduling games lately, contingencies are in place in the event the coronavirus puts a dent in the regular season schedule as it is currently constructed.