AJ Dillon tests positive for COVID-19 Packers rookie running back to miss Week 9 vs. 49ers
The will not have rookie running back AJ Dillon when they kick off Week 9 on Thursday night against the . Dillon tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and due to the league protocols surrounding the Jimmie Ward Jersey virus, he'll need to be sidelined for this Thursday's contest, according to ."The Packers were informed today that a player has tested positive for COVID-19," the team said in a statement Monday. "Our organization has entered the NFL's intensive protocol and the player has self-quarantined. We will Alex Mack Jersey continue to work with the league on contact tracing as we follow the guidelines of intensive protocol. All player meetings will be conducted virtually today."Our focus continues to be on the health and safety of our players, staff and community. We will continue to work closely with the NFL and medical profe sionals and follow their guidance." GB RB #28 Att23Yds97TD0FL0Of course, Dillon's positive test will Nesta Jade Silvera Jersey put the rest of the Packers roster under the microscope over the next few days along with the , who Green Bay hosted on Sunday. Dillon played in 13% of the offensive snaps in his club's 28-22 lo s so he wasn't as exposed to Vikings players as a starter would be, but Minnesota will fall in the NFL's intensive protocols to try and limit any potential spread of Khalil Davis Jersey the virus.Dillon was selected by the Packers with the 62nd overall pick in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Boston College. In limited action over seven games, the young back has averaged 4.2 yards per carry on 23 attempts. With Dillon sidelined for this matchup and still uncertain due to injury, is the lone notable Packers back heading into Week Josh Hokit Jersey 9.