Football Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox, three others test positive for COVID-19 by Mecca Lennon October 25, 2020 The Buffalo Bills placed four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. .@BuffaloBills roster moves: pic.twitter.com/vqen6XZKsg — Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) October 24, 2020 Of the four tight ends, Dawson Knox has tested positive, the Buffalo Bills said. Tight ends Nate Becker, Lee Smith and Tommy Sweeney, were deemed to have close contact with Knox. Bills’ TE Dawson Knox tested positive for COVID 19 and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Three other players – TE Lee Smith, TE Tommy Sweeny, and practice squad TE Nate Becker – were in close contact to Knox and also were placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2020 Among the tight ends, Tyler Kroft was not in close contact with Knox, as his wife was in labor and he was not present for the meeting where the virus could have spread, source told Adam Schefter. Bills TE Tyler Kroft was spared from outbreak that hit his unit Friday, and here’s why: His wife, Alexa, was in labor for more than 24 hours and delivered baby Grace around 5:00 am Friday morning. Tyler Kroft was at practice Friday, but missed the meetings where the virus passed. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 24, 2020 The NFL has been affected by COVID-19 amongst teams this may become a bigger problem in upcoming weeks with the recent influx of the virus. Many teams are opening stadiums up to fans, which increases the risk for COVID-19 transmission. The Bills are still scheduled to play this Sunday against the New York Jets. Post Views: 495 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#buffalobills#nationalfootballleague#NFLBillsCoronavirusCOVID-19Footballnfl covid-19 Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 110: New York Giants’ Insider Paul Dottino (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 21, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... A Giant Problem! The New York Giants QB Daniel Jones and RB Saquon Barkley out maskless Khabib Nurmagomedov Announces Retirement After Epic UFC 254 Defeat