The Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans played at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday and two days following a Titans win, both teams are suspending in-person activities due to COVID positive tests from Tennessee.
NFL-NFLPA STATEMENT ON TITANS AND VIKINGS FACILITIES
“On Tuesday morning, the Titans COVID testing results returned three new player positives and five new personnel positives. The Titans will suspend in-person club activities starting today. Likewise, the Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, will also suspend in-person club activities. Both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA, including our infectious disease experts, to evaluate close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments. All decisions will be made with health and safety as our primary consideration. We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.”
The #Vikings confirm they have not had any positive COVID-19 tests, but have suspended in-person club activities and closed their facility immediately. pic.twitter.com/fkxhzqyjZd
– Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 29, 2020
The Titans will not be allowed in their building until Saturday. Everything will be done remotely.
This is going to be a big challenge for the organization and the league.– Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) September 29, 2020
Minnesota is scheduled to play at Houston on Sunday, both teams are searching for their first win of the season.
Tennessee is set to host Pittsburgh on Sunday, both teams are 3-0 on the year.
Statement from the #Vikings pic.twitter.com/JMG136w2ci
– Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 29, 2020
The Vikings Covid tests from Monday morning all came back negative. They were tested again today. We will have to wait and see for those results.
– Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) September 29, 2020
