CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have shut down their facility for the next two days after multiple players either tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed to someone with the virus during the team’s bye week.
The names of the players being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list will be available later Monday.
Last week, the Panthers placed rookie defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and practice squad defensive tackle Bruce Hector on the list, which is for players who have either tested positive for the coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who has.
Carolina plays host to the Denver Broncos Sunday.
FACTS NOT FEAR
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