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Update 3: Curtis Samuel is on the COVID-19 list due to a close contact and not a positive test, according to reports, so that’s a bit of positive news from this situation.
Panthers WR Curtis Samuel is on COVID list as a close contact rather than positive test, per a source close to Samuel. So reasonable to think he could be back this week.@RapSheet had it first.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) December 7, 2020
Update 2: The Panthers announced they have placed eight players on the COVID-19 list: wide receivers DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel and Ishmael Hyman (practice squad player), defensive tackles Derrick Brown and Zach Kerr, linebacker Shaq Thompson, offensive tackle Greg Little and punter Michael Palardy (currently on injured reserve).
Panthers place eight players on COVID list, including five starters:
— Joe Person (@josephperson) December 7, 2020
WR DJ Moore
WR Curtis Samuel
DT Derrick Brown
DT Zach Kerr
LB Shaq Thompson
OT Greg Little
P Michael Palardy (on IR)
WR Ishmael Hyman (pr. squad)
Update 1: According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore is one of the players being placed on the COVID-19 list.
#Panthers WR DJ Moore is among the players being added to the COVID-19 reserve list, source said. A key offensive weapon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 7, 2020
The Panthers have closed their team facilities until Wednesday after placing two additional players on the COVID-19 list, according to multiple reports. The two players have not been named yet. The Panthers already had defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos and practice squad defensive lineman Bruce Hector on the COVID-19 list prior to these two additions.
The Panthers have closed the facility today and Tuesday and will meet virtually.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) December 7, 2020
The Panthers tested players and usual staff last week. Players were given the week off during the bye.
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) December 7, 2020
The Panthers will conduct all team meetings virtually today and tomorrow while the facility is closed.
The team’s website has more information:
Teams may not disclose whether a player has tested positive for COVID-19 or whether he is quarantining because of close exposure to someone who has tested positive. Names of the players being placed on the list won’t be available until the team submits the transactions to the league.
The Panthers will still conduct virtual meetings and testing, and will continue to consult the medical experts and league personnel on any appropriate next steps.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation, as we’ll update the story when more information is available.