Atlanta Falcons cancel practice following positive COVID-19 tests
An Atlanta Falcons helmet on the field before the NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals.
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons are working virtually on Thanksgiving after two non-coaching members of the staff tested positive for COVID-19.
The Falcons called off practice Thursday and halted all activities at their training center in suburban Flowery Branch, marking the third time this season the team has taken such a step. Positive tests forced the team to work virtually before an Oct. 18 game at Minnesota and a Nov. 8 game against Denver.
Last week, the team placed receiver Laquon Treadwell on its reserve/COVID-19 list - just days after the Falcons previously put starting defensive end Dante Fowler on the same list.
The team is conducting contact tracing under the NFL’s coronavirus protocols.
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Atlanta, whose record so far is three wins and seven losses, is set to host the Las Vegas Raiders (6-4) on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. As with the previous shutdowns, the Falcons say this one does not affect the status of the game.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.