“The Bengals this morning were made aware that two of the team’s players have tested positive for COVID-19,” the team said in a statement. “We are following applicable protocols and continue to prioritize the health and safety of our team. Players have not been in the facility since Wednesday. Under NFL bye week protocols players will test daily, but will not be back in the facility until next week.”
These are the first positive cases reported by the Bengals this season. The players who tested positive were not identified.
The Bengals are coming off a 31-20 win over the Tennessee Titans (5-2) and next play at Pittsburgh on Nov. 15.
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