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"Through the guidance of local and state
medical professionals, we have implemented multiple proactive
measures to help ensure the health and wellness of our staff
members and their families," said the Browns in a statement.
"In addition to the elimination of travel by air for our
scouting and coaching staff announced yesterday, we have
directed the majority of our employees to work from home or
remotely in an effort to help limit person-to-person contact."
On Thursday, the Browns announced they were limiting air travel
for scouts and coaches to college pro days and workouts. On
Friday, they eliminated air travel altogether for scouts and
coaches.
"We are taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of
our staff, including the reduction of travel by air for our
scouting and coaching staff," Browns senior vice president of
communications Peter John-Baptiste said in a statement Thursday.
"It's too early for us to determine the prudent approach to free
agent and draft prospect visits. Obviously, the situation is
fluid and we will continue to monitor and heed the advice of our
medical staff and public officials as circumstances evolve."
The Washington Redskins were the first of several NFL teams to
announce Thursday that they had suspended team travel due to
health concerns surrounding the coronavirus. Soon afterward, the
Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Buffalo
Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs,
Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions followed suit, sending
personnel staff and coaches home.
Also Thursday, several teams -- including the Giants, Falcons,
Chiefs, Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos --
partially or completely closed their team facilities while
instructing staff to work from home. The Falcons announced their
facility is closed until Monday while an "intense cleaning" is
conducted.
Additionally, the NFL on Thursday canceled its annual spring
meeting scheduled for March 29-April 1 in Palm Beach, Fla.
--Field Level Media
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