REPORTS: Another star player for the Patriots tests positive
Today, New England Patriots’ star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The team has since canceled practice.
#Patriots star CB Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for the coronavirus and the team isn’t expected to practice today, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 7, 2020
This comes only two days after the Patriots played against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, raising concerns about possible spreading.
In fact, this match-up was already uncertain as the Saturday before the Patriot’s star quarterback, Cam Newton, had also tested positive for the coronavirus.
Stephon Gilmore is the only #Patriots player to test positive from Tuesday’s round of testing, per source. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year now joins Cam Newton on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. https://t.co/MWOpsyjhsk
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 7, 2020
We’ll keep you updated as this story develops.
