Gilmore assessments constructive for COVID-19; Pats cancel observe initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Boston

A 3rd member of the New England Patriots reportedly is heading to the COVID-19/reserve record.

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore has examined constructive for COVID-19, our Patriots Insider Phil Perry has confirmed. The Patriots canceled observe Wednesday in wake of the information.

Gilmore is ready to affix quarterback Cam Newton and observe squad defensive deal with Invoice Murray on the group’s COVID-19/reserve record. Newton grew to become the primary Patriot be positioned on the COVID-19/reserve record Saturday after his reported constructive outcome Friday.

The group then flew to Kansas Metropolis on Monday (in two separate planes) to play the Chiefs, and a day later, the group positioned Murray on the COVID-19/reserve record.

Gilmore was the one Patriot to check constructive in Tuesday’s spherical of assessments, whereas Kansas Metropolis had no constructive assessments Tuesday, Sports activities Illustrated’s Albert Breer studies.

Nonetheless, the incubation interval for COVID-19 can last as long as 14 days, and as Gilmore’s constructive take a look at proves, an individual can take a look at adverse after publicity however later take a look at constructive.

The Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans additionally had constructive assessments Tuesday, per studies, so this can be a state of affairs price monitoring.