FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - The New England Patriots have canceled their practice Wednesday after a third player tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an NFL Network report.
NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted that cornerback and 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore has contracted the coronavirus.
#Patriots star CB Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for the coronavirus and the team isn't expected to practice today, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 7, 2020
Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19, as @TomPelissero reported.
So, for now, the Patriots have QB Cam Newton, CB Stephon Gilmore and practice squad DT Bill Murray on their Reserve/COVID-19 list.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 7, 2020
A spokesperson for the Patriots announced that practice has been canceled as a precaution.
The Patriots will hold remote meetings on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the MMQB’s Albert Breer. Their first practice of the week would be Friday, at the earliest.
Source: The Patriots' plan is to be fully remote today AND tomorrow. In the aftermath of Stephon Gilmore's positive test, the team is very much proceeding with caution.
That means their first practice of the week would be, at the earliest, Friday. They play Denver on Sunday.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 7, 2020
Quarterback Cam Newton and defensive tackle Bill Murray, a member of the team’s practice squad, previously tested positive for the virus, according to reports.
The Patriots are slated to play the Denver Broncos Sunday at 4:25 p.m.
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