New York Giants Kicker Graham Gano Tests Positive For COVID-19 Day After Facing Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Just days after the Philadelphia Eagles visited the New York Giants, a Giants player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The team put kicker Graham Gano on the reserve COVID-19 list today.
The Giants posted a statement on Twitter Tuesday morning.
"Last night, we were notified that a player tested positive for COVID-19," the statement read. "The player was immediately self-isolated, and the contact tracing process was initiated."
Giants Statement (1/2): Last night, we were notified that a player tested positive for COVID-19. The player was immediately self-isolated, and the contact tracing process was initiated. Two close contacts, both staff members, were identified and were informed to remain home today
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 17, 2020
The Giants say two staff members were in close contact with Gano and they both were told to stay home Tuesday.
At this point, none of the Eagles players or staff are affected by the case.
Giants Statement (2/2): The Quest Diagnostics Training Center will be open to staff. We are working closely with the NFL's Chief Medical Officer regarding next protocol steps.
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 17, 2020
Eagles fans were recently banned from attending games at Lincoln Financial Field for at least the next six weeks as new restrictions on gatherings will go into place on Friday in an effort to stop the spread of the virus.
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