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Steelers Game Against Titans Delayed Due To Coronavirus
The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Steelers and Titans will not play on Sunday as originally scheduled.
NASHVILLE, TN — The NFL on Wednesday officially postponed Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Tennessee Titans. It's the first professional football game to be shifted because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The NFL said in a statement that the game would likely be played Monday or Tuesday. The teams had been scheduled to be played Sunday at 1 p.m. in Nashville.
The Titans and Minnesota Vikings both have had several positive COVID-19 tests. Initially, three players and five Titans staff members tested positive. Another round of testing Tuesday revealed one additional Titans player tested positive.
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The Steelers and Titans both enter the game with undefeated 3-0 records.
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