NEWSLETTER
As the United States saw its first 100,000+ case day of the pandemic, the rise in cases could take on an increasingly local feel, as far as the Chicago sports go.
We know that offensive lineman Jason Spriggs (who had been filling in for injured tackle Bobby Massie) has tested positive for COVID-19, and that the fellow lineman Germain Ifedi has been shut down as a close contact. But it could be worse than that:
Sounds like #Bears might have more COVID-19 issues than just OT Jason Spriggs, who tested positive, and RG Germain Ifedi, who has been sidelined because of close contact. Stay tuned to see what shakes out as the day progresses.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) November 5, 2020
As we’ve seen time and again with this virus, once it’s in the door, the challenge in limiting the spread is significant. We’ll see what comes out today, and just have to hope that everyone is safe.
As for the implications for a roster already decimated by injuries, well, it ain’t good.
UPDATE:Â This is concerning:
There is apparently a very fluid situation at Halas Hall with the #Bears. I’m told everyone was sent home out of COVID-19 concerns. Stayed tuned for more
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) November 5, 2020
UPDATE II:Â Center Cody Whitehair has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19:
#Bears OL Cody Whitehair tested positive for COVID-19, source said. Another Chicago O-lineman to test positive after Jason Spriggs. The team is already in the intensive protocol but team officials decided to do everything virtual today to be extra cautious and safe.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 5, 2020
It’s worth relaying that Whitehair did not practice with the Bears on Wednesday, and hasn’t done so in the last two weeks while nursing a calf injury.
UPDATE III:Â Whitehair’s initial still must be confirmed. Until then, he won’t go on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Bears coach Matt Nagy says the player who returned a positive COVID-19 test this morning (confirmed as Cody Whitehair) has not had that initial positive test confirmed. The Bears are awaiting more word on that and Nagy says he's hopeful to know something tonight.
— Dan Wiederer (@danwiederer) November 5, 2020
