BEREA, Ohio- Cleveland Browns lead quarterback Baker Mayfield, 26, and head coach Kevin Stefanski have tested positive for COVID-19 followed by second string quarterback Case Keenum, who was to replace Mayfield for Monday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders before he found out on Thursday that he too had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Third-string quarterback Nick Mullens, a former player with the 49ers, has been called up to replace Keenum for Monday's game as the likely starter. The roster of Browns players quarantined for testing positive for the rapidly spreading virus is growing. Four defensive players also tested positive Thursday, namely safeties Ronnie Harrison and Grant Delpit, linebacker Jacob Phillips and cornerback A.J. Green.
David Njoku will play Monday as he comes back from a COVID-19 leave.
In addition to coach Stefanski, who will be replaced with special teams coordinator Mike Priefer until he returns from his COVID-19 absence, running backs coach Ryan Cordell has tested positive and joins the list of those sidelined, including players and coaches. The NFL has announced changes to health and safety protocols due to increased COVID-19 cases among players and coaching staff nationwide.
"Effective immediately, all clubs will implement preventative measures, masking regardless of vaccination status.....eliminating in-person meals, and no outside visitors while on team travel," a spokesperson said in a statement on behalf of the NFL. "We will continue to strongly encourage booster shots as the most effective protection."
Mayfield criticized the NFL for vacillating on COVID-19 health and safety protocols as the Browns struggle with at least half of their roster out with COVID-19.
"Make up your damn mind on protocols. Showing up and making only 3 teams test?!? All so you can keep the game as scheduled to make money," Mayfield tweeted.
The Browns will play the Green Bay Packers at 4:30 pm on Christmas Day.
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