Denver Broncos star safety Kareem Jackson has coronavirus.
According to Adam Schefter, Jackson has tested positive for the virus and “has cold-like symptoms.” Schefter also added that Jackson is expected to fully heal. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
It’s unclear how this will impact any time in camp or the upcoming season.
Broncos’ standout safety Kareem Jackson tested positive for COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN. Jackson has cold-like symptoms, but expects to make a full recovery.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 17, 2020
Well, I’d suggest you all get used to seeing NFL players getting coronavirus. Just like I said for college football, it’ll also happen here.
The Texans and Broncos have both had players test positive, and now you can add Jackson to the list.
From NFL Now: More on several #Texans and #Cowboys players testing positive for COVID-19, including RB Zeke Elliott. He won’t be the last (Dak is healthy, FYI). pic.twitter.com/sso6WAaGem
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 15, 2020
In the end, I don’t think there’s really any reason to panic at all. NFL teams have the necessary resources in spades to keep players safe and help them heal.
The biggest key is keeping a sick player, Jackson in this case, away from the rest of the squad. Let him rest, heal up and then bring him back once he’s ready.
The last thing the Broncos want to do is get the whole locker room infected.
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Keep checking back for updates as we have them on the NFL’s battle against coronavirus.