FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have canceled follow amid stories {that a} third participant has examined optimistic for the coronavirus.

Sports activities Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Participant of the 12 months Stephon Gilmore examined optimistic for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the crew’s reserve/COVID-19 listing. The Patriots didn’t give a purpose for Wednesday’s cancellation and didn’t instantly reply when requested if it was associated to a 3rd optimistic take a look at.

Beginning quarterback Cam Newton missed New England’s loss at Kansas Metropolis on Monday night time after a optimistic COVID-19 take a look at and was added to the reserve listing Saturday. Apply squad participant Invoice Murray joined him on the listing Tuesday.

Newton’s optimistic take a look at prompted the NFL to postpone the New England’s recreation with the Chiefs by a day.

Newton tweeted an image of himself Wednesday morning sporting a masks, together with the caption: ”WEAR YOUR MASK. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.”

The Patriots are scheduled to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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