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NFLPA president, Browns C JC Tretter tests positive for COVID-19

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 12/23/21

Cleveland Browns center and NFLPA president JC Tretter has been making headlines all week as he and the players union were at the forefront of postponing games last weekend instead of allowing the league to cancel them.

Now, Tretter is making headlines as he enters the league's health and safety protocols. Tretter himself made the announcement via social media.

After experiencing mild cold-like symptoms this morning, I chose to test at our facility and unfortunately, I am positive for COVID-19. I encourage all NFL players to take every precaution available to them to protect themselves, their families and their teammates from this virus
— JC Tretter (@JCTretter) December 23, 2021

According to ESPN's Jake Trotter, Tretter decided prior to testing positive to begin taking meetings virtually even though he is fully vaccinated and has the booster.

"That is just something that I would like to do to feel more comfortable," he told ESPN. "I know there are a lot of guys around the league who will make the choice, as well. That was really our goal was providing guys choices on how to get through the rest of the season."

Tretter was vocal earlier in the week about why the union decided to push for three games last weekend to be postponed instead of canceled, including Cleveland's matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders that was rescheduled for Monday. The Browns lost that game 16-14.

The Browns are scheduled to play on Christmas Day against the Packers in Green Bay.

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