Legendary Pittsburgh Steeler DB Troy Polamalu is going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, next week.
Now, there is a question of whether he will be able to attend the ceremonies.
Polamalu took to Twitter on Friday and announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Fam,
I recently tested positive for the Covid-19. Thank God I feel great and family are well. I’m working with the HOF to ensure we abide by all protocols to make it to Canton in time for all the festivities…— Troy Polamalu (@tpolamalu) July 30, 2021
Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic postponing the Class of 2020 induction until this year, Polamalu would already be enshrined.
Polamalu played 12 seasons as a strong safety with the Steelers from 2003-2014.
The Class of 2020 will be inducted on Aug. 7 with the Class of 2021 following on Aug. 8.
“We are disappointed for Troy right now and pray for his quick recovery with no complications,” David Baker, President & CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, said in a press release. “We’ll work with him to make sure he’s honored as an enshrinee the way he should be — and that’s mindful of others in the Centennial Class, fans and everyone else in attendance. He had an incredible football career and will have an equally incredible career as a Hall of Famer.”