Well, this is certainly something to keep an eye on. A Green Bay Packers player has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's Thursday-night matchup at Levi's Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Packers will hold their Monday meetings virtually, as a precaution, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
The #Packers will hold meetings virtually today as a precaution after a player tested positive for COVID-19, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020
The 49ers and Packers are preparing to clash in three days in a rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game. Both teams are coming off losses. The Seattle Seahawks beat the 49ers 37-27 at CenturyLink Field on Sunday while the Packers fell 28-22 to the Minnesota Vikings. San Francisco owns a 4-4 record and sits in last place in the NFC West while the Packers are 5-2 and in first place in the NFC North.
Update: The Packers player who tested positive for the highly-contagious virus is rookie running back A.J. Dillon, per Pelissero. Green Bay made him a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in April.
#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
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