The New England Patriots' Week 4 trip to the Kansas City Chiefs has been postponed because of positive coronavirus tests within both teams, the NFL has confirmed.
New England confirmed one of their players had contracted the virus shortly after multiple reports emerged that starting quarterback Cam Newton had tested positive.
It was then reported that Jordan Ta'amu, a quarterback on the Chiefs' practice squad, was also being placed on the NFL's Reserve/COVID list.
A statement from the NFL read: "The New England-Kansas City game scheduled for 4.25pm ET Sunday will be rescheduled to Monday or Tuesday after positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.
"In consultation with infectious disease experts, both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA to evaluate multiple close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments.
"All decisions will be made with the health and safety of players, team and gameday personnel as our primary consideration."
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Tennessee's home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, initially scheduled for this Sunday, has already been moved back to Week 7 following a coronavirus outbreak within the Titans.