UPDATE:
According to reports, a Detroit Lions player is on of two people in the organization to test positive for COVID-19.
Stay tuned.
One #Lions player and one non-player tested positive for COVID-19, per league source. The team facility is closed and players and coaches are meeting virtually, with contact tracing ongoing.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 22, 2020
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Just moments ago the Detroit Lions released a statement announcing they have closed their facilities after two positive cases of COVID-19.
The team will work remotely today.
”Earlier this morning, we were informed of two positive COVID-19 tests within our organization. As a precaution, the team practice facility is currently closed and our players and coaches are conducting meetings remotely today.”
Statement from the Detroit #Lions: pic.twitter.com/XRFZEX0ZLR
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 22, 2020