Browns placed in enhanced COVID mitigation protocols

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Browns placed in enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 12/14/21

Late Tuesday morning, it was reported that the Cleveland Browns were holding their meetings virtually due to some positive COVID-19 test results. Shortly thereafter, an ominous update was provided.

Updated: #Browns placed in enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols by the #NFL because of new positives. Team will update the players placed on COVID-19 reserve later today. Practice closed. https://t.co/AeEIKYLZS7
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) December 14, 2021

It sounds like Cleveland is bracing for a potential outbreak.

Hearing #Browns have a *significant* number of COVID cases among players — including multiple key guys on offense. Stay tuned.
— KimberlEY A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) December 14, 2021

Browns tight end David Njoku was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list last week, as were punter Jamie Gillan and LB Anthony Walker Jr.

Without those trio of players, Cleveland was able to hang on for a 24-22 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns are now tied with the Cincinnati Bengals at 7-6 and are one game behind the Ravens for first place in the AFC North.

The Browns are scheduled to play the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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