2 Titans Players Test Positive For COVID After 2 Days Of No Cases: Report

The Tennessee Titans are reportedly dealing with more cases of COVID-19 after reporting zero cases on consecutive days.

A source told ESPN's Dan Graziano Wednesday two Titans players tested positive for COVID-19. Tennessee reported a total of 20 positive cases to players and team personnel since September 24, which led to the postponing of last Sunday's scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to Week 7 (October 25).

Sources told Graziano and Dianna Russini the Titans reported zero positive COVID-19 tests for consecutive days on Tuesday, which meant the franchise would've been allowed to return to practice on Wednesday following a coronavirus outbreak last week, ESPN reports. However, the two new cases could force the NFL to postpone Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.

The players that were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list included defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson, linebacker Kamalei Correa, cornerback Kristian Fulton, wide receiver Adam Humphries, defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, long-snapper Beau Brinkley, wide receiver Cameron Batson, tight end Tommy Hudson, fullback Khari Blasingame and cornerback Greg Mabin.

On Monday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell warned all 32 franchises of penalties for violations of COVID-19 protocols that force changes in the schedule, which included potential forfeits of games. The Titans continued daily testing since being forced to close their facility on September 29, after the franchise initially reported cases for three players and five personnel members.

Tennessee then reported more cases each day, which grew to a total of 20 positive tests, including both players and team personnel, over a six-day span until reporting zero on Monday.

The NFL also rescheduled the Week 4 matchup between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs to Monday night after both teams reported zero positive tests Monday morning, ESPN reports.

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