NFL postpones Patriots-Chiefs game after positive COVID tests

The New England Patriots’ contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday has been postponed after players from both teams tested positive for COVID-19.

The Patriots confirmed the postponement via Twitter on Saturday morning, though they didn’t release the name of the player who tested positive.

Statement from the New England Patriots. pic.twitter.com/eSTUukh5vl

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 3, 2020

The Patriots-Chiefs cancellation is the second COVID-related one this week, following the Tennessee Titans’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN reported on Saturday morning that quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for the coronavirus.

Patriots’ QB Cam Newton tested positive and is out for Sunday’s game vs. Kansas City, per @FieldYates and me.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2020

Kansas City Chiefs’ reserve QB Jordan Ta’amu also tested positive for COVID-19, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

It’s not just New England: #Chiefs practice squad QB Jordan Ta'amu has tested positive for COVID-19 and is being added to the reserve list, per me and @MikeGarafolo.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 3, 2020

No makeup time has been announced by the NFL or either team, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter hinted that the game could be played on Tuesday night.