The contagions by coronavirus are wreaking havoc on various teams in the NFL and now the calendar will be modified so that the season is not extended. The league issued a press release explaining that the schedule changes have been made based on medical advice and in accordance with the NFLPA.
The Cleveland Browns, the Washington Football Team and the Los Angeles Rams are the three teams that have reported the most infected players in the last week and their matches of Week 15 will be rescheduled.
Raiders vs. Browns
The game was scheduled to be played on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. After the series of contagions of the Browns, The NFL approved the game to take place Monday at 5:00 p.m. ET at FirstEnergy Stadium. In this way, the only game that will be played on Saturday, December 18, will be the duel between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts at 20:15 ET.
The case of the Browns is special since 20 players from the roster of 53, among which the quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case Keenum, running back Kareem Hunt, linebacker Mack Wilson and safety Grant Delpit, and three players from the practice squad have tested positive for coronavirus.
Washington vs Philadelphia
The divisional duel between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team was scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Lincoln Finance Field; but nevertheless, his schedule was modified by the contagions in the WFT for Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ET. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke, defensive linemen Montez Sweat, Matt Ioanidis and Jonathan Allen and tight end Sammis Reyes are among the 22 players Ron Rivera has placed on the COVID-19 reserve.
Seahawks vs. Rams
The game between the Seahwks and the Rams would take place at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday at SoFi Stadium, but has been changed to 19 ET Tuesday. The Rams have 20 players on the COVID-19 roster / reserve including cornerback Jalen Ramsey, linebacker Von Miller and running back Darrell Henderson Jr.
