Patriots-Chiefs Game Postponed After Multiple Positive COVID-19 Tests

Patriots-Chiefs Game Postponed After Multiple Positive COVID-19 Tests

Sunday's game between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs has been postponed as a result of multiple positive COVID-19 tests, the NFL announced Saturday.

It was announced Saturday that the Patriots' QB Cam Newton tested positive — he was just the first to be announced.

"The New England-Kansas City game scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday will be rescheduled to Monday or Tuesday after positive COVID-19 tests on both teams," the league announced in a statement. "In consultation with infectious disease experts, both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA to evaluate multiple close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments. All decisions will be made with the health and safety of players, team and gameday personnel as our primary consideration."

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It was learned Saturday that in addition to Newton, Chiefs practice squad QB Jordan Ta'amu have both tested positive for COVID-19 and have been placed on the reserve/COVID list.