FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have added WR Julian Edelman to the NFL’s COVID-19/Reserve list Monday. ESPN’s Field Yates was first to report the news shortly before 5pm Monday afternoon.
The Patriots have placed WR Julian Edelman on the Covid-19 list.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) November 30, 2020
Edelman has missed time already this season after being placed on Injured Reserve at the end of October following a knee procedure.
#Patriots update - Edelman hasn't played since October 25. https://t.co/DvEpaR6sJN
— Tom Leyden (@TomLeyden) November 30, 2020
The Patriots have had multiple issues with players and COVID-19 this season, as QB Cam Newton and CB Stephon Gilmore both tested positive for the coronavirus earlier in the fall, among a handful of other players throughout the season.
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New England’s COVID-19 outbreak even forced the NFL to postpone their Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their following game against the Denver Broncos was also pushed back a full week to Week 6 after positive COVID-19 tests again forced the rescheduling.
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The Patriots (5-6) are coming off of a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and are scheduled to face the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 6; there has been no word yet on any potential change to the status of that game.
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