Cleveland Browns player tests positive for COVID-19

FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns. (David Richard/AP)

A Cleveland Browns player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Friday.

The player — whose identity was not revealed — is in self-isolation and contact tracing is underway. The Browns have closed their training facility and are conducting Friday's meetings remotely.

Cleveland is scheduled to host the Houston Texans in its Week 10 matchup Sunday.

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