JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The latest surge of COVID-19 due to the omicron variant is starting to afffect the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The team announced Monday that 10 players were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list:
- TE Dan Arnold
- DT Malcom Brown
- DE/OLB K'Lavon Chaisson
- TE Luke Farrell
- DT DaVon Hamilton
- OL Brandon Linder
- TE Chris Manhertz
- DE/OLB Lerentee McCray
- OL Andrew Norwell
- DL Jihad Ward
Meanwhile, running back James Robinson has been placed on the injured reserve list.
According to Sharp Football Analysis, there are 227 NFL players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Monday.
Players who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate themselves until they are cleared for play. Vaccinated players may return to the team after two negative tests within 24 hours while unvaccinated players must isolate themselves for 10 days.
Also, unvaccinated players who come in contact with someone who has had a positive COVID-19 test must also isolate themselves for five days.