The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of an outbreak for COVID-19. On Tuesday, they placed eight players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including multiple starters on offense.
On Wednesday, the team announced that head coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19. However, that wasn’t the only big name that tested positive this morning.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, quarterback Baker Mayfield tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and he is likely out for Week 15 against the Raiders. That means veteran Case Keenum will be the starter against Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon.
Browns’ QB Baker Mayfield has tested positive for COVID-19, sources tell @FieldYates, @ByKimberleyA and me. Unless he produces two negative tests between Saturday, he’s out vs. Raiders.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 15, 2021
It’s been a tough year for Mayfield as he’s dealt with multiple injuries, including a torn labrum on his non-throwing shoulder. However, the Browns sit at 7-6 and still have a shot of winning AFC North after defeating the Ravens in Week 14. This is a big blow to a team firmly in the playoff hunt in the AFC.
Needless to say, the Browns are going to be severely shorthanded this week against the Raiders in what boils down to a must-win game for both teams. We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
