The Carolina Panthers occupy despatched all of their gamers dwelling from Bank of The USA Stadium after six extra gamers tested definite for COVID-19 on Monday.
That brings the total assortment of Carolina gamers on the COVID-19 reserve checklist to 13.
Defensive stop Brian Burns, linebacker Shaq Thompson, defensive stop Marquis Haynes, defensive address Phil Hoskins, middle Matt Paradis and defensive address Daviyon Nixon all tested definite on Monday. Paradis and Nixon had been already on injured reserve.
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Panthers coach Matt Rhule mentioned the resolution to send gamers dwelling change into made “to stem the tide” and get things below grasp an eye on. The team will conduct its conferences practically till then, and Rhule is hoping to occupy gamers lend a hand within the building for discover on Wednesday.
The Panthers lost 32-6 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday and were eliminated from playoff opponents. They talk over with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Additionally:
— The Cincinnati Bengals positioned backup quarterback Brandon Allen and already-injured cornerback/kick returner Darius Phillips on the reserve/COVID-19 checklist on Monday. Phillips (shoulder), who change into the Bengals’ predominant kick returner, has been on injured reserve since Dec. 9.
Allen has been the No. 2 quarterback within the lend a hand of starter Joe Burrow. The team will likely occupy to add a quarterback to the roster.
Initiating defensive address D.J. Reader overlooked closing Sunday’s game after going on the COVID-19 checklist on Dec. 20, the identical day that starting cornerback Chidobe Awuzie came off it.
Cincinnati hosts Kansas Metropolis on Sunday.
— The Indianapolis Colts positioned security Jahleel Addae, cornerback T.J. Carrie, linebacker Malik Jefferson, working lend a hand Marlon Mack and address Braden Smith on the checklist. Smith has been a key member of the offensive line that has helped Jonathan Taylor lead the league in speeding.
