REPORT: Saints have positive COVID-19 test ahead of Detroit match-up
According to sources, as the Saints arrived to Detroit they found fullback Michael Burton, positive for COVID-19.
At the moment, the Saints are retesting Burton in hopes to receive a negative test but also testing those in close contact with him, including running back Alvin Kamara.
#Saints FB Michael Burton received an initial positive COVID-19 test and is being re-tested to confirm, source said. In addition, the team is testing his close contacts. https://t.co/K08KOjbOuj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 4, 2020
Along with Burton, the Saints are awaiting retests for four players.
At this time, they’re scheduled to play the Detroit Lions tomorrow at 12 p.m.