There are nine players on the Cleveland Browns reserve/COVID-19 list, but only two of those players have tested positive for the virus. As a result, those two players will miss the Week 17 regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Unfortunately, the players are both defensive starters. Linebacker B.J. Goodson was the first Browns player to test positive in the latest wave. He also missed the Week 16 loss to the Jets. Safety Andrew Sendejo is also out for Week 17 due to a positive test.
Players who test positive must be sidelined for a minimum of 10 days. Goodson tested positive last Friday, while Sendejo tested positive on Tuesday. Both would be able to return for any postseason games, provided they are healthy enough to play.
All of the other players could clear COVID-19 protocols before Sunday and play against Pittsburgh.
