Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash Football Jacksonville 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 Statement This 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: 283 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#detriotlions#jacksonvillejaguars#NFLCoronavirusCOVID-19JaguarsLions Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 CBI to Utilize Experimental Men’s Basketball Rules Including Use of Quarters by Media Release | posted on March 9, 2017 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... Weekly Taste: John Venezia’s best NFL Week 6 bets and tips Hi Beautiful: WNBA Athletes Become “Body Heroes” for Glossier