The COVID-19 pandemic has hit close to home for the Tennessee Titans, as former running back Eddie George’s father is battling the virus.
The news comes from Cory Curtis of WKRN-TV News 2.
“Actually my father has COVID-19,” George said on Tuesday.
According to WKRN’s report, Eddie George, Sr., who is 70 years old, is currently in an assisted living facility in Philadelphia.
At this point, the former Titans back believes his father might be OK.
“We’ll see. He should be OK, he has some underlying medical issues. I haven’t heard anything, so no news is good news,” George explained.
George was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the first round (14th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. He spent eight seasons with the Oilers/Titans and had his number retired by the franchise in 2019.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to George, his father and his family in this difficult time. We wish him a speedy recovery.
