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Three more New
York Giants players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team
announced Friday morning.
While the Giants did not disclose the names of the players,
multiple media outlets reported that rookie offensive lineman
Matt Peart, wide receiver Dante Pettis and tight end Kaden Smith
would be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list later in the day.
"Over the course of (Thursday) night, we were notified that
three players have tested positive for COVID-19," the Giants
said on Twitter. "The players were immediately notified to
self-isolate, and the contact tracing process is underway.
Because of the bye week, the office is closed (on Friday).
"Players & coaches will resume work (Monday) with adjusted
schedule. Giants & all teams are operating under the NFL's
intensive protocol for remainder of the season. In all matters
relating to positive results & close contacts we're working with
the NFL's Chief Medical Officer."
Friday's news comes two days after the Giants placed punter
Riley Dixon and long snapper Casey Kreiter on the
reserve/COVID-19 list. Placekicker Graham Gano reportedly tested
positive on Tuesday.
The reserve/COVID-19 list includes players who either test
positive or are being quarantined due to contact.
The Giants (3-7) have a bye this week and are scheduled to
return to game action on Nov. 29 against the Bengals in
Cincinnati.
Peart, 23, has played in eight games (one start) this season
since being selected by the Giants in the third round of the
2020 NFL Draft.
Pettis, 25, joined New York via waiver claim on Nov. 4. He has
yet to suit up for the Giants this season after playing in five
games with San Francisco in 2020.
Smith, 23, has 14 receptions for 87 yards in 10 games this
season. He has 45 catches for 355 yards and three touchdowns in
19 career games with the Giants.
--Field Level Media
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