#Packers RB A.J. Dillon is the player who tested positive for COVID-19, per source.
Contact tracing is underway. Depending on close contacts, especially within the small RB room, potential competitive implications on Thursday night's game against the #49ers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020
COVID-19 has arrived at Lambeau Field.
The Green Bay Packers are holding virtual meetings on Monday after rookie running back A.J. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The positive test is the first for a Packers player since the regular season started.
Dillon, the Packers’ second-round pick, played 17 total snaps for the Packers on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. He carried five times for 21 yards and caught one pass for 16 yards.
According to Pelissero, Dillon’s positive came during Sunday’s pre-game testing.
The Packers will place Dillon on the COVID-19 reserve list, and the rookie will miss Thursday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. It’s unclear how the positive test will affect the Packers in the running back room. Aaron Jones is dealing with a calf injury. Jamaal Williams is the only other running back on the roster, although Dexter Williams is on the practice squad.
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