By: Justin McGonigle
SteelerNation.com
This morning the Tennessee Titans reported positive coronavirus tests for three players, and five personnel employees. This of course is news to SteelerNation considering the Steelers next opponent is ... the Tennessee Titans.
It's been a whirlwind of reports so far this morning since the news broke, and it continues to trickle in as the day progresses. The eight individuals involved with the positive cases haven't been identified and they all are said to be asymptomatic.
The team that the Titans played two days ago, the Minnesota Vikings, reported this morning all negative tests. That certainly could change as the days continue so the impacts of these tests could evolve and cause more issues for the NFL.
Regardless, what we know is that the NFL still plans to play on Sunday in Tennessee. The Steelers released a statement a short while ago from Burt Lauden.
Statement from Steelers Spokesman Burt Lauten
— Ed Bouchette (@EdBouchette) September 29, 2020
We have been in contact with the NFL regarding the positive COVID-19 tests with the Tennessee Titans. We have been informed to proceed with our game preparations for Sunday’s game until we are informed
A short while ago NFL Network's Mike Garafolo indicated that the Titans coaches said they'd be playing Sunday even if they don't get to do any work until Saturday.
#Titans coaches have told players if they have to go without any work until Saturday, have a walkthrough then and play the #Steelers Sunday then that's what they'll have to do. No excuses. https://t.co/itr0rxkNWs
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 29, 2020
The only advantage the Titans have is that they're at home and won't have to travel. Ig was originally announced that the team wouldn't be allowed at the headquarters or to practice until Saturday at the earliest, but the NFL has said that they're taking it day by day at this point.
The NFL released this statement on social media this morning.
— NFL (@NFL) September 29, 2020
The Steelers also announced that head coach Mike Tomlin's normal noon press conference won't be held until later today. The official time hasn't been announced yet. We will have coverage here whenever that takes place today.
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