Rams center Brian Allen is the first active NFL player to test positive for COVID-19, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports (Twitter link).
Allen first tested positive three weeks ago before testing positive again earlier this week. Fortunately, Allen now says he’s symptom-free and expects to receive the “all clear” this week.
The Rams, whose facilities had only been open to injured players, were forced to close down their building due to Allen’s positive test. Now that Allen is recovering, Los Angeles will be able to re-open next week, per Glazer.
It seemed inevitable that COVID-19 would eventually work its way into the NFL, and it’s entirely possible Allen won’t be the only NFL player diagnosed. It’s unclear if this news will force the league’s hand in terms of schedule; while events like free agency, the draft, and offseason workout programs have been moved to remote settings, no part of the NFL’s has been canceled as of yet.
Allen, 24, entered the league as a fourth-round pick in the 2018 draft. He became the Rams’ starting center in 2019 and appeared in nine games before suffering an MCL injury.
Very pleased to see Allen is recovering but it’s a bit frightening for seniors like myself to see that the virus can so easily tackle physically fit 300 lb athletes.
Very much so. Stay safe crosseyedlemon. Best to you and your family
Thank you Andy. I hope we can all come through this safely and learn some valuable lessons along the way.
NFL NBA MLB players in California have probably already been in contact with Corona.
New reports out of SF say corona could have been in California as early as November or December last year.
its all a lot of speculation though. at this point its kinda moot.