Cleveland Browns Close Facility Again Following Positive Coronavirus Test Among Coaching Staff
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
CLEVELAND, Oh. (KDKA) -- One day after the Cleveland Browns reported no new cases of COVID-19 among the organization, a new case has forced the team to close their facility yet again.
We will continue virtual meetings as the facility is currently closed while contact tracing is conducted. pic.twitter.com/yGBx62dDe0
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 2, 2021
The team reported no new cases on Friday and re-opened their facility.
In addition, offensive line coach Bill Callahan and assistant offensive line coach Scott Peters will not coach in Sunday's game against Pittsburgh due to COVID-19 protocols. Coaching assistant Ryan Cordell will handle the offensive line's game day coaching responsibilities.
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 2, 2021
The facility had been closed for a second day on Thursday due to positive cases.
The Steelers and Browns are set to face off on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.