The Cleveland Browns added starting safety Andrew Sendejo and rookie tight end Harrison Bryant to their lengthy COVID-19 list, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)The NFL cites outside influences for the most recent set of positive coronavirus tests, including exposures during the holiday season.
There were 21 new confirmed positive tests among players and 37 among other personnel in the league’s latest round of testing for COVID-19.
Dr. Allen Sills, the league's chief medical officer, referred to three sources of exposure: household, outside medical providers, and community/social settings.
"They apply for seven days following (a team's) elimination, and include daily testing and other protocols that will remain in place.