Coronavirus Could Jeopardize Steelers-Titans Game Sunday

PITTSBURGH, PA — The Tennessee Titans, whom the Steelers are scheduled to play in Nashville on Sunday, are amid a coronavirus outbreak. The Sunday game has not been canceled, but the Titans facilities have been closed until at least Saturday.

Three players and five staff members have tested positive for the virus, the Titans announced on Tuesday.

"Out of the abundance of caution, the organization has decided to work remotely today as we follow NFL protocols related to the COVID-19 virus," the Titans stated in a news release.
"Several tests have come back positive and are working through the process of confirming them. We will have more information tomorrow."

The Steelers said in a news release that the NFL has instructed them to prepare for usual for Sunday's game.

"We have been in contact with the NFL regarding the positive COVID-19 tests with the Tennessee Titans," the Steelers release stated. "We have been informed to proceed with our game preparations for Sunday's game until we are informed otherwise."

The NFL thus far has avoided any significant coronavius outbreaks.