Three more players on the New York Giants have tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday morning.
According to The NY Post, The team was informed of the positive test results on Thursday night, and players Matt Peart, Kaden Smith, and Dante Pettis were notified and directed to self-isolate. According to team officials, the contact tracing process is now underway. These results follow the announcement that kicker Graham Gano tested positive on Monday night.
Since the team is on a bye week, the Giants office is currently closed; players and coaches are expected to resume work on Monday with an adjusted schedule.
The team stated in a press release, “The Giants and all teams are currently operating under the league’s intensive protocol for the remainder of the season. As in all matters relating to positive test results and close contacts, we are working closely with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer.”
Giants Statement (1/2): Over the course of last night, we were notified that three players have tested positive for COVID-19. The players were immediately notified to self-isolate, and the contact tracing process is underway. Because of the bye week, the office is closed today.
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 20, 2020
(2/2): Players & coaches will resume work Mon. with adjusted schedule. Giants & all teams are operating under the NFL's intensive protocol for remainder of the season. In all matters relating to positive results & close contacts we're working with the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer. https://t.co/keev9SXGCV
— New York Giants (@Giants) November 20, 2020
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