Report: Browns Report No New COVID-19 Positives, Reopen Practice Facility
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
CLEVELAND (KDKA) -- The Cleveland Browns have reportedly reopened their practice facility today.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Browns had no new positive COVID-19 test results on Friday.
The #Browns had no new positive COVID-19 results today, source said. A good sign. https://t.co/TFmWgeMgcD
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 1, 2021
Rapoport says the team took the field for practice at 1 p.m.
The #Browns facility will open and practice is at 1 pm. https://t.co/Z0IyPNBvXm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 1, 2021
The news comes after two additional players tested positive on Thursday, forcing the team to close their practice facility a second day.
According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, LB Malcolm Smith and TE Harrison Bryant are the players who tested positive for COVID-19, per sources.
On Thursday, the Browns placed cornerback Denzel Ward and linebacker Malcolm Smith on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also activated five players, including wide receiver Jarvis Landry, from the list.
The Browns are scheduled to play the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday in Cleveland.