Panthers send players home after a number of players tested positive for COVID-19

The Carolina Panthers are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak within their team, coach Matt Rhule said Monday. Rhule said he wasn’t sure at the time how many players tested positive, but said it was “somewhat significant.” Among those who tested positive were Panthers pro bowl defensive end Brian Burns, a league source said. He was placed on the reserve/COVID list. The Panthers later confirmed the news in a news release. They also put linebacker Shaq Thompson, defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr., defensive tackle Phil Hoskins, defensive end Daviyon Nixon and center Matt Paradis on the list. Nixon an…

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