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NFL postpones Titans-Steelers game after positive COVID-19 tests

 

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (NewsNation Now) — The NFL has postponed a game between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers after multiple players and personnel on the Titans tested for coronavirus. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. (ET).

The NFL is looking to reschedule the game either Monday or Tuesday, they confirmed in a tweet. Both the Titans and Steelers are 3-0 and among the NFL’s seven undefeated teams.

Three players and five personnel for the Titans tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday following a game versus the Minnesota Vikings, the NFL confirmed. Both the Titans and the Vikings suspended all in-person club activities after the testing.

The Titans placed defensive lineman Daquan Jones, long snapper Beau Brinkley and practice squad tight end Tommy Hudson on the Reserve/COVID-19 List Tuesday, NewsNation affiliate WKRN reported. A fourth player tested positive on Wednesday morning, according to the NFL.

In a statement to NewsNation affiliate WKRN, the Titan’s said the organization will “work remotely” Tuesday, as the team follows NFL protocols related to the virus.

This story is developing. Refresh for updates.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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