Report: Landry among Browns WRs out vs. Jets as COVID-19 close contacts
The Cleveland Browns reportedly won't have any of their top pass-catchers against the New York Jets on Sunday.
Wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and KhaDarel Hodge were placed on the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, the team announced. The four were reportedly deemed high-risk close contacts of linebacker B.J. Goodson, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, and they won't be available for Week 16, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.
The Browns also put linebacker Jacob Phillips on the COVID-19 list.
Landry, who has yet to miss a game since entering the NFL in 2014, expressed his disappointment on social media. He leads the club with 67 receptions and 789 yards this season.
ANNOYED
— Jarvis Juice Landry (@God_Son80) December 26, 2020
Cleveland closed its practice facility Saturday and the team's flight to New Jersey was delayed because of the positive test.
Additionally, the Browns activated wide receivers Ja'Marcus Bradley and Derrick Willies and linebacker Montrel Meander from the practice squad.
Cleveland's depth chart at wideout also features veteran Marvin Hall, who was claimed by the Browns three weeks ago but has yet to play for them.
The 10-4 Browns can clinch their first playoff berth since 2002 with a win Sunday plus a loss from either the Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, or Indianapolis Colts.