Reports: Packers’ running back A.J. Dillon tests positive for COVID-19

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers’ running back A.J. Dillon has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero.

Pelissero made the announcement Monday morning via Twitter.

#Packers RB A.J. Dillon is the player who tested positive for COVID-19, per source.

Contact tracing is underway. Depending on close contacts, especially within the small RB room, potential competitive implications on Thursday night’s game against the #49ers.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020

ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Monday that Dillon won’t play in the Packers’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday due to his positive test.

Packers’ RB AJ Dillon is out for Thursday night’s game against the 49ers due to COVID-19 protocols, league sources tell ESPN. Dillon played Sunday and there have to be concerns about his offensive teammates.

Aaron Jones still uncertain. Jamaal Williams is lone reliable RB.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2020

Dillon did play in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

According to a previous tweet from Pelissero, the Packers are holding meeting virtually on Monday as a precaution after Dillon tested positive.

The #Packers will hold meetings virtually today as a precaution after a player tested positive for COVID-19, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 2, 2020

The Packers have not confirmed Dillon’s positive test as of 10:45 a.m. Monday. This story will be updated as more information is made available.

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