2020/12/31 23:24
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:
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Cleveland’s COVID-19 concerns are growing, with two more positive cases and the Browns trying to get ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Browns closed their facility for the second straight day so they can conduct close contact tracing. Practice will likely be pushed back again while tracing continues.
The NFL said there is no change to the status of the game.
The Browns can clinch their first playoff berth since 2002 with a win over Pittsburgh, which will rest several starters, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.