Coronavirus: New England Patriots cancel training after fifth positive test
Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore set to return against Denver Broncos on Sunday; Match could be in jeopardy following latest positive test
Saturday 17 October 2020 15:19, UK
The New England Patriots cancelled training on Friday after a fifth player tested positive for coronavirus.
The team later placed center James Ferentz on the reserve/Covid-19 list.
New England are up against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but that could now be in jeopardy.
The match was initially scheduled for Week 5 only to be postponed after four players from New England returned positive tests, including quarterback Cam Newton and corner Stephon Gilmore.
"I don't really know the answer to that," Broncos coach Vic Fangio said when asked about finally playing the Patriots.
"Were under the assumption and understanding that this game is going to go off on time. And anything that happens otherwise will happen when it happens."
Newton and Gilmore, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, returned to practice this week for the first time since testing positive for the virus.
New England were without Newton for their loss at Kansas City on October 5 following his positive test three days prior.
He was activated from the reserve/Covid-19 list on Wednesday. Gilmore, who tested positive on October 7, was activated from the list Thursday. Practice squad player Bill Murray also returned from the Covid-19 list Thursday.
Jaguars practice squad player tests positive
The Jacksonville Jaguars have become the latest team to be hit by coronavirus after a practice squad player tested positive on Friday.
The player - who has not been named - also returned a second positive test and is now in quarantine as the Jaguars review contact tracing data.
Jacksonville held their football activities remotely on Saturday ahead of their game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which is still set to go ahead as planned.
