Titans Have NFL's 1st COVID-19 Outbreak; Next Game Still On

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- AP -- The Titans won't be back inside their building until Saturday at the earliest because of eight positive tests for the coronavirus. They're scheduled to play Pittsburgh in a matchup of two of the NFL's seven remaining undefeated teams on Sunday.

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Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says his team has been "given a mandate" to prepare as if the game will be played on time. This is the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL season and the first significant in-season test to the league's coronavirus protocols. The Vikings last played the Titans and also are staying away from their building through Wednesday.