Saints face possible COVID-19 outbreak as six vaccinated coaches, staff test positive: report

The New Orleans Saints are battling an outbreak of COVID-19 in Week 2 of the 2021 season, as seven people, including one player and several assistant coaches, tested positive for the virus on Monday.

The NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero initially reported that five assistant coaches, all of whom are vaccinated, tested positive but updated that number shortly after to six coaches and a team nutritionist – all fully vaccinated.

According to the report, one player also tested positive but is currently on the injured reserve list.

Update: Six coaches and a nutritionist are now confirmed positive — they’re all vaccinated — plus one player, who’s on injured reserve.

There were just nine players leaguewide on the Reserve/COVID-19 list entering today.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 14, 2021

The Saints have reportedly entered enhanced mitigation protocols which means any player or staff member, vaccinated or not, will have to undergo daily testing and will have to wear masks. – READ MORE