Faced with a massive outbreak of COVID-19 that has decimated the Cleveland Browns roster, there are now several reports indicating that the NFL is discussing postponement of Saturday’s game in Cleveland against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The reports come on the heels of several more Browns players testing positive for COVID-19 on Friday, including EDGE Jadeveon Clowney and LB Mack Wilson.
Dan Graziano of ESPN and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network are among several reporting that the NFL is pondering postponement due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As Pelissero notes, the games involving the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Football team — each of whom has over 20 players on their COVID-19 reserve lists — could also be delayed.
I am being told there have been NFL/NFLPA discussions today about rescheduling Saturday’s Raiders-Browns game, likely to Monday or Tuesday. A decision could be announced within the next hour, before Raiders are scheduled to travel to Cleveland.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) December 17, 2021
The NFL and NFL Players Association are in active discussions about postponing multiple Week 15 games in light of recent COVID cases, per sources.
Similar circumstances to delays in 2020, with new cases still emerging with #Browns, #Rams, #WFT.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 17, 2021
We’ll keep you updated on the latest developments.
