Following is a statement from the National Football League concerning the Chiefs-Patriots game.
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.
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.
Additionally, ESPN is reporting that New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is one of the people who tested positive for COVID-19.