Cleveland Browns puts defender Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith on the COVID list ahead of the crucial game against the Pittsburgh Steelers; LA Rams add Michael Brockers ’defensive end to their COVID roster; watch Steelers @ Browns and Cardinals @ Rams live on Sky Sports NFL Sunday
Last updated: 01/01/21 9:07 am
Clevelandback Browns’ Denzel Ward was added to their COVID-19 roster by the team unable to work Thursday
The Cleveland Browns’ preparation for their regular regular season gave another blow with the team unable to work Thursday after two other players tested positive for COVID-19, Reuters reciting.
The Browns, who get their first play-off spot in 17 years with a win over rival Pittsburgh Steelers in a live-action match Sky Sports NFL on Sunday, they said they would instead work remotely for the rest of the day and hope to reopen on New Year’s Day, after Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith added to the team’s COVID-19 list.
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“Despite today’s positive test results and after consulting with the NFL, we have decided to keep our facility closed for the day,” the Browns said in a statement.
“As we have said before, the health and wellbeing of our players, coaches and staff is our top priority and this decision was made with that in mind.”
Cleveland had to close their facility Wednesday after a coach and squad player tested a test for coronavirus but the team was evacuated to reopen the site hours later after a contract was terminated.
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The Browns were without their top four catchers for last Sunday’s game as they were all placed on the COVID-19 reserve list as they were considered close links at risk with another player who proved positive.
The four catchers – Rashard Higgins, KhaDarel Hodge, Jarvis Landry and Donovan Peoples-Jones, along with linebacker Jacob Phillips – were acted on Thursday.
Michael Brockers has entered the LA Rams COVID-19 / reserve list
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams had to add another top player to the COVID-19 / reserve list ahead of Week 17’s major home matchup with the Arizona Cardinals – live on Sky Sports NFL from 9.15pm Sunday – with defensive head Michael Brockers forced to join wide receiver Cooper Kupp on the list, according to Field Level Media.
Although Kupp was reportedly positive for COVID-19 and will not play Sunday, there is no indication whether Brockers were positive or whether they were in close contact with someone who did.
We have added Michael Brockers to the asylum / COVID-19 list.
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Brokers, who had a reason for not working Wednesday could be listed as “not related to injury,” playing on Sunday if it was thought to have a moderate close connection. .
He would not be able to play if he was positive or had a high-risk connection with someone who was infected.
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The Rams will already be without quarterback Jared Goff, who underwent surgery this week for a thumb injury that occurred during Seattle’s Sunday loss.
John Wolford, who never caught a game in an NFL game, will start against the Cardinals with a playoff spot on the line.
The Rams would advance to the playoffs with a win over the Cardinals on Sunday or the loss of the Chicago Bears to the Green Bay Packers.
The Cardinals need victory to advance to the playoffs for the first time since 2015.