Former LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton was off to a nice start to his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans.
A second-round draft choice in the 2020 NFL draft, Fulton played in Tennessee’s first three games this season, recording a total of nine tackles, also posting a sack and an interception.
Unfortunately for Fulton, he was placed on the NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday after becoming the fifth member of the Titans to test positive for COVID-19.
Titans added CB Kristian Fulton to the reserve COVID-19 list today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2020
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The NFL postponed Tennessee’s game with Pittsburgh and will announce a new game date soon.
In addition to Fulton and the four other Tennessee players, six team personnel members also tested positive earlier this week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The two more positive tests this morning brings the total to 11 within the Titans’ organization – five players and six other employees, including some defensive assistant coaches. https://t.co/xLDB3axJ0C
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 1, 2020
The NFL released a statement, per Schefter.
The decision to postpone the game was made to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel. The Titans facility will remain closed and the team will continue to have no in-person activities until further notice.
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Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel is hoping the team can reopen the building as early as Monday or Tuesday of next week, pending no more positive tests.
#Titans will continue to be tested thru Monday. If no more cases, hoping they can return Monday or Tuesday, according to Mike Vrabel. https://t.co/AGJ84JvFJW
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13) October 2, 2020
With the Pittsburgh game called off for the week, the Titans are next scheduled to host Buffalo on Oct. 11.
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