FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - The Patriots-Broncos game scheduled for this week will now take place Oct. 18, NFL officials said, after the Patriots practice facility was shut down Sunday following defensive tackle Byron Cowart’s reported positive coronavirus test.
The game is now scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. EST on CBS.
It was originally scheduled for this week but was postponed after another Patriot player tested positive for the coronavirus, following positive tests from Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore.
“The decision was made to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel, and in consultation with medical experts,” NFL officials said in a statement.
The Patriots were scheduled to have a bye week this coming week, but now this current week will count as their bye.
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