Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash FootballJacksonville Jaguars close facility; practice squad member test positive for COVID-19 by Mecca Lennon October 17, 2020 The NFL has a bigger problem on their hands following the positive COVID-19 test. The Jacksonville Jaguars closed their facility Saturday following positive COVID-19 test on practice squad player.pic.twitter.com/xHW5ad5AN1— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) October 17, 2020“The team learned about the positive test on Friday night and will work virtually on Saturday as a precaution”, said NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.Following the NFL’s safety protocol, the teams resumed its activities remotely.“Last night, we received results from our daily PCR testing that an individual on our practice squad tested positive for COVID-19. “After confirming the positive test later in the evening, our organization began working with the NFL to review contact tracing data while the player self-isolated. “As a precautionary measure for today, we made the decision to conduct our football activities remotely while following NFL protocols and recommendations”. “The health and safety of our players, coaches and staff, as well as their families, is our top priority’.“We will continue to provide updates when they are available. We plan to play tomorrow’s game as scheduled.”-Jacksonville StatementThis is the first positive test for the Jaguars since RB Ryquell Armstead was placed on the COVID-19 list.The NFL may have a big problem on their hands; the Atlanta Falcons closed their facilities on Thursday. The Jaguars are scheduled to host the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. The team is still planning to play. Post Views: 47The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsMecca LennonMecca 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#detriotlions#jacksonvillejaguars#NFLCoronavirusCOVID-19JaguarsLions Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 You Know I’m Right, Episode 69: WFAN’s Al Dukes (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 12, 2021 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 You Know I’m Right, Episode 68: WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on January 7, 2021More in Football Health Care Workers Invited to The 2021 Superbowl LV for Their Remarkable WorkNew York Giants Invite Four Health Care Workers to The Superbowl Throughout the Covid-19... Budweiser Stops Advertising at This Year’s SuperBowl for the First Time in 37 YearsThis year the Super Bowl will be completely different from how it was in... eSports and Madden keep football on the Schedule for the Pro BowlHow Video Games relate to the Pro Bowl Video games haven’t always been held... NFL Championship Sunday Predictions 2021And then there were four. With Super Bowl LV waiting in the wings, we... Weekly Taste: John Venezia’s best NFL Week 6 bets and tips Hi Beautiful: WNBA Athletes Become “Body Heroes” for Glossier