Detroit Lions Close Facility Due To Coronavirus

Detroit MI

22 December, 2020

11:11 AM

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DETROIT, MI — The Detroit Lions have closed their training facility in Allen Park after two players tested positive for the coronavirus, team officials said Monday morning. As a result, the team will be conducting its meetings with players and coaches virtually Monday, according to a statement. "As a precaution, the team practice facility is currently closed and our players and coaches are conducting meetings remotely today," the team said in a statement. "As we adhere to our Intensive Protocols and conduct contact tracing, we will continue to communicate closely with the NFL and its medical staff and gather more information." Statement from the Detroit #Lions: pic.twitter.com/XRFZEX0ZLR— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 22, 2020 The Lions are 5-9 on the season with two games remaining on their schedule. Detroit is scheduled to play the 9-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. Saturday.