Saints fullback Michael Burton has received an initial positive COVID-19 test and is being retested to confirm, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday night, per an informed source.
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Saints FB Michael Burton being retested after receiving initial positive COVID-19 test result
The Saints are set to face the Lions at 1 PM ET on Sunday, but a recent development could jeopardize those plans.
Fullback Michael Burton received an initial positive COVID-19 test on Saturday and is being retested to confirm the diagnosis, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday night, per an informed source.
In addition, the team is also testing his close contacts, Rapoport added.
The news comes on a busy day for the NFL in regards to new, positive COVID-19 cases. Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and Chiefs practice squad QB Jordan Ta'amu both tested positive for COVID and were placed on the reserve/COVID list, resulting in Sunday's Patriots-Chiefs matchup being postponed until either Monday or Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, the Titans placed defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons on the reserve/COVID list after it was reported another player and two staff members tested positive, adding to the growing number of Tennessee players and personnel affected by the virus following the club's Week 3 game against the Vikings.
As of now, the Vikings have no positive cases and are set to face the Texans on Sunday as scheduled while the Titans' game versus the Steelers will now take place in Week 7.