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Browns Star Myles Garrett Moved To Coronavirus List
The defensive end will be moved to the team's COVID-19 reserve list.
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been moved to the COVID-19 reserve list, the franchise announced.
The Browns organization released a statement on Friday morning confirming a player had tested positive for COVID-19. That player has been self-isolating and has not been in a team facility for a week, the team said.
"Our facility remains open and our practice time for today remains as scheduled," the Browns said in a statement. "As part of the NFL-NFLPA intensive protocols, all meetings this morning will take place remotely."
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The Browns then confirmed Garrett was being moved to the COVID-19 reserve list.
Contact tracing on the case has been completed and no high-risk contacts were identified, the Browns said.
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"The team will continue to consult with the league and medical experts on any appropriate next steps as the health and safety of our players, coaches, staff and the entire community remains our highest priority," the organization said in its statement.
Garrett has 9.5 sacks this year, according to Pro Football Reference.
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