As the pandemic ravages the country, NFL teams have been feeling the effects, as well. The Baltimore Ravens had a serious outbreak recently that wreaked havoc on the schedule (they play the Dallas Cowboys later today), but this week it’s been the Carolina Panthers who have been hit hardest.
Yesterday, the team placed eight players on their reserve/COVID-19 list. That group includes wide receivers D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel, defensive tackles Derrick Brown and Zach Kerr, linebacker Shaq Thompson, offensive tackle Greg Little, punter Michael Palardy (who is on injured reserve) and practice squad wide receiver Ishmael Hyman. Rookie defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and practice squad DT Bruce Hector were already on their respective COVID-19/reserve lists.
At least today there were no new positives, according to a report by Tom Pelissero at NFL Network.
The #Panthers had no new positive COVID-19 tests overnight, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 8, 2020
Pelissero followed up with more information, stating three players tested positive and the rest are deemed close contacts.
Carolina placed eight players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. They had three positives, with the others designated close contacts, per source. Sunday’s game against the #Broncos is on as scheduled. https://t.co/Um3P5R3E2Z
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 8, 2020
The Panthers had planned to practice yesterday but it was called off due to the positive tests.
