Teams around the NFL are dealing with a rise in COVID-19 cases and the Chicago Bears are no exception.
On Thursday afternoon, the team announced it placed six players on the Reserve-COVID-19 list. Among the players placed on the list were star wide receiver Allen Robinson and tight end Jesse James.
“Bears roster moves: We have signed DL Auzoyah Alufohai and have placed the following players on Reserve/COVID-19: TE Jesse James LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe WR Allen Robinson II DB Eddie Jackson RB Ryan Nall WR Isaiah Coulter (PS),” the Bears announced.
#Bears roster moves:
We have signed DL Auzoyah Alufohai and have placed the following players on Reserve/COVID-19:
TE Jesse James
LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe
WR Allen Robinson II
DB Eddie Jackson
RB Ryan Nall
WR Isaiah Coulter (PS)— Chicago Bears (@BearsPR) December 16, 2021
The Bears are the latest NFL team to be hit by COVID-19 this week. Earlier today, the Washington Football Team added three more players to the COVID-19 list, bringing the team’s total up to 21.
The Cleveland Browns are also dealing with a significant outbreak. Earlier this week, the team placed wide receiver Jarvis Landry, tight end Austin Hooper and quarterback Baker Mayfield on the list – among others.
Chicago faces off against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. If vaccinated, it’s possible some of the players put on the list today could come back.
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