Report: 49ers player tested positive for COVID-19

One of the #49ers players who was working out in Nashville tested positive for Covid, sources tell me and @RapSheet. The rest of the group is getting tested and trying to figure out how and when they can travel. Some guys live there so they’ll just hunker down.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 19, 2020

One San Francisco 49ers player tested positive for COVID-19 while working out with teammates in Nashville. Those who were working out in Nashville are also getting tested for the virus and are awaiting results, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

Among the notable players working out in Nashville included quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, tight end George Kittle and wide receivers Deebo Samuel (pre-injury), Kendrick Bourne and rookie Jajuan Jennings. There have also been workouts held at San Jose State.

I’m told the entire group — which includes all the #49ers QBs and many other skill players — got tested this morning and are awaiting results. Players who flew into Nashville are grounded for now. https://t.co/i1D2zR4few

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 19, 2020

The 49ers gave a small statement on the matter shortly following the confirmation of the injuries to Samuel and fellow wide receiver Richie James, per Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury:

“Federal and state privacy laws prohibit our organization from commenting on the personal health of our employees.”

The hits just keep coming for the 49ers. First the broken foot for Samuel, then the broken wrist for James. Now, the team will have to be extremely cautious given the spread of the virus.

It isn’t clear which player tested positive for the virus but it will be a wait-and-see game when it comes to those who attended the workouts in Nashville.