Report: Buccaneers assistant coach tests positive for coronavirus

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A Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant coach has tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The coach’s identity was not revealed, but Schefter reports he is asymptomatic. In addition, two other Tampa Bay assistants have been quarantined.

This is the latest instance of NFL personnel contracting the coronavirus, with Ezekiel Elliott and Kareem Jackson among the high-profile players testing positive.

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