The Cleveland Browns are having major COVID-19 issues and it has led to the team keeping its facility closed for Thursday.
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
Earlier …
Our team will continue to work remotely this morning. pic.twitter.com/6ttbajfnFi
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 31, 2020
The team has been COVID-19 challenged since last week when its wide receiver group was hit by the coronavirus and most missed the loss to the New York Jets.
Cleveland needs a victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday to secure a playoff spot for the first time in almost two decades.
We've made the following roster moves:
Placed on reserve/COVID-19:
LB Malcolm Smith
CB Denzel WardActivated from reserve/COVID-19:
WR Rashard Higgins
WR KhaDarel Hodge
WR Jarvis Landry
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
LB Jacob Phillips— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 31, 2020