NFL announces seven positive COVID-19 tests from Sept. 6-12

The NFL logo is on the goal post at Heinz Field before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Pittsburgh. (Keith Srakocic/AP)

The NFL and the NFLPA announced Wednesday there were seven positive COVID-19 cases from the testing period between Sept. 6-12.

Two of the seven positive tests were players, while the other five were other team personnel. They are all in isolation and cannot access team facilities, per the NFL's health protocol. A total of 40,479 tests were conducted on more than 2,500 players and 4,926 team personnel.

Week 2 of the NFL kicks off with the Cleveland Browns welcoming the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.

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