Report: Packers' Barnes tests positive after playing vs. 49ers
Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday after participating in Thursday night's win over the San Francisco 49ers, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
The Packers moved Barnes and rookie quarterback Jordan Love to the COVID-19 reserve Friday.
Barnes, who left the game in the first half due to a calf injury, is reportedly not experiencing symptoms.
There is a chance, based on the timing, that Krys Barnes could be eligible to come off the COVID-19 list by their next game. As for the calf strain, he wasn’t able to get an MRI because he tested positive, so it’ll be a few days until he can learn the severity of his injury. https://t.co/J2ewbfueS4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 6, 2020
The Packers were missing three players from their active roster - linebacker Kamal Martin and running backs A.J. Dillon and Jamaal Williams - against the 49ers because of COVID-19 protocols.
San Francisco also had four players - left tackle Trent Williams and wideouts Brandon Aiyuk, Kendrick Bourne, and Deebo Samuel - on the reserve/COVID-19 list entering the game.
The 49ers had no new positive tests Friday, added Schefter.
Results of game-day coronavirus tests are generally not returned ahead of kickoff.