On Monday afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars released a list of four rookies who had been placed in their reserve/COVID-19 category, including fourth-round pick Josiah Scott. However, according to him, he registered a false positive on his first test and all signs point to him being able to return sooner than later.
My first test for Covid came back positive but then was re-tested multiple times the following days after that and those results have all been negative. My first test was a false positive guys so weâre all goodđjust had to do the protocol https://t.co/WBRGQ7BTtC
— Josiah Scott (@JosiahScott7) July 27, 2020
After his incorrect reading, it appears the Jags are playing it safe before Scott is allowed back in the building, and despite camp starting Tuesday, July 28, the team won’t start taking physicals until Days 5-6, while the strength and conditioning phase won’t start until Days 7-15. Before that are simply days of virtual meetings and testing.
Per sources, camp timeline in the NFL's proposal …
Day 1: Testing/virtual meetings.
Days 2-3: Virtual meetings.
Day 4: Testing/virtual meetings.
Days 5-6: Physicals.
Days 7-15: Strength and conditioning (with a day off.)
Day 16: Practice starts.
Day 21: First padded practice.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) July 24, 2020
Scott was one of the Jags’ three fourth-round picks in April’s draft, and while he likely won’t be a starter as a rookie, he could be a candidate to be the Jags’ nickelback in 2021 with D.J. Hayden’s contract set to expire after 2020. Until then, his best chance to make an impact will be on special teams.
Scott will be entering his NFL career after a run with the Michigan State Spartans where he played in 30 games, accumulated just under 100 tackles, broke up 32 passes, and snagged seven picks. When the Jags return to the field, he’ll get to work alongside fellow rookie C.J. Henderson, Tre Herndon, veteran Rashaan Melvin, and Hayden.
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