NFL organizations continue to face challenges playing during th COVID-19 pandemic. In previous weeks the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots faced cancellations and postponements due to positive tests within their respective organizations, and now it seems the Atlanta Falcons might be the next team to join them.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter had the news on Thursday morning:
Falcons are shutting down their facility after multiple positive tests, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020
Atlanta is schedule to play the Minnesota Vikings this weekend, but given this situation that game might be in doubt:
Falcons currently scheduled to play the Vikings on Sunday. As has been the case with other teams in this type of situation, that game is in jeopardy. https://t.co/vsKiYBNUqQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020
Schefter is reporting that Atlanta had four positive tests:
Falcons had four positive tests this morning, according to sources. https://t.co/vsKiYBNUqQ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 15, 2020