Raiders put 6 defensive players on COVID-19 list
The Raiders put cornerback Casey Hayward, linebacker Cory Littleton, linebacker Patrick Onwuasor, linebacker Denzel Perryman, defensive tackle Darius Philon and linebacker K.J. Wright on the COVID-19 list after they tested positive on Monday. Their status for Sunday’s game against the Colts is uncertain.
Under the new NFL testing protocols, only unvaccinated players, those showing symptoms, or a select group of players on each team get tested the day after every game. Unvaccinated players get tested every day.
Vaccinated players who test positive for COVID-19 can test out of protocols, sometimes as soon as a day after their initial positive test, based on a series of testing options that were outlined in the most recent changes to league protocols.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota, wide receiver Bryan Edwards, offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, cornerback Brandon Facyson and safety Roderic Teamer were already on the list and missed Sunday’s game.
The Colts currently have 12 players on the list, including star linebacker Darius Leonard.
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