GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers could potentially be without Aaron Rodgers’ most important target for their biggest game of the season Thursday at Arizona after receiver Davante Adams was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Adams tested positive for COVID-19, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Adams hasn’t been forced to follow protocols for unvaccinated players, an indication that he is vaccinated.
If Adams is indeed vaccinated and is asymptomatic, he would need two negative PCR tests 24 hours apart to play Thursday against the unbeaten Cardinals. Arizona activated pass-rusher Chandler Jones, who is second on the team with five sacks, and defensive lineman Zach Allen from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
This news on Adams came shortly after Packers coach Matt LaFleur said the team is expected to be without defensive coordinator Joe Barry for Thursday’s game at Arizona because of COVID-19 rules.
LaFleur also said the team has entered enhanced mitigation protocols that call for daily testing of all personnel and for masks to be worn at the facility. The Packers held all meetings virtually the day after their 24-10 win over the Washington Football Team, and LaFleur said there are “potentially some other issues with the [coaching staff].”
At that time, he said there was not a significant concern that it would impact players. Less than two hours later, Adams was placed on the list.
“Any time that you have any cases, you’re always a little bit concerned about that,” LaFleur said. “But the majority of our guys are vaccinated, so there’s a little bit different protocol with that. I don’t think in terms of being at close contact with any of our players, I don’t think that’s a real concern of ours right now. But we’re still waiting to hear back from the league before we get clearance on anything.”
Adams leads the Packers in catches (52) and receiving yards (744). He is tied for second in the NFL in catches and alone in third in yards among all…
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