Browns re-open facility after positive test, on pace to host Texans
The status of Sunday's game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans scheduled to be held at FirstEnergy Stadium on Lake Erie was put into doubt on Friday morning when the Browns announced they temporarily shut their practice facility down after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
By 3 p.m. ET, though, the Browns confirmed they re-opened the facility while still in the NFL-NFL Players Association intensive protocol.
Cleveland also placed offensive lineman Chris Hubbard on the reserve/COVID-19 list but could not immediately say if he is the player who tested positive per an agreement between the league and union.
Earlier in the day, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reported that the Texans were still preparing as if they are facing the Browns in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. That appears to be the case heading into the weekend and barring any further notice from the NFL.
The Miami Dolphins had a coach test positive last Friday but were still cleared to fly out west to play against the Arizona Cardinals. Miami defeated Arizona 34-31 to improve to 5-3 overall but added defensive tackle Christian Wilkins and linebacker Kyle Van Noy to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.
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