NFL's COVID-19 Outbreak Continues To Grow As Patriots, Titans, Raiders Add To List of Positive Cases

Two Tennessee Titans players tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the franchise's positive case total to 22 individuals, NFL Network reported.

After two consecutive days with negative tests, coach Mike Vrabel had been hopeful that the Titans could return to their facility on Wednesday. Under NFL rules, that can no longer happen. This also puts Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills in jeopardy.

NFL Network also reported that Stephon Gilmore, the New England Patriots star cornerback and reigning defensive player of the year, tested positive in Tuesday's round of testing.

With the latest positive test, the Patriots have canceled Wednesday's practice and will conduct virtual meetings. Most notably Cam Newton, the Patriots quarterback, tested positive for the virus last Friday. Even with the Patriots positive cases, the team is still planning to play in upcoming games.

In addition to the Patriots' and Titans' positive tests, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst also tested positive for COVID-19, ESPN reported.

The Raiders placed Hurst on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, but still plan to keep the team facility open.

The NFL announced last week that the game between the Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed until Oct. 25.

Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson, linebacker Kamalei Correa, cornerback Kristian Fulton, wide receiver Adam Humphries, defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, long-snapper Beau Brinkley, wide receiver Cameron Batson, tight end Tommy Hudson, fullback Khari Blasingame, and cornerback Greg Mabin have all been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The NFL and NFLPA are investigating whether the Titans violated the league's coronavirus-related protocols.

The league and union have asked the Titans to turn over multiple videotapes of team activities so they can get a better idea of the root of the outbreak.