Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski tests positive for covid

Cleveland, Ohio - The Cleveland Browns have confirmed head coach Kevin Stefanski is isolating after testing positive for coronavirus.

Kevin Stefanski will likely not be able to oversee the Browns' game against the Raiders on Saturday.
Kevin Stefanski will likely not be able to oversee the Browns' game against the Raiders on Saturday.  © IMAGO / ZUMA Wire

Cleveland, who sits second in the AFC North with a 7-6 record in 2021, faces the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday.

However, their coach will not be able to be on the sidelines unless he tests negative twice. If he fails to do so, special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as his temporary replacement.

The Browns confirmed the news in a statement published on their official Twitter account. Their post also stated Stefanski is fully vaccinated and has received a booster dose.

Stefanski is said to be feeling well and will take part in the preparations for the Raiders game virtually.

Acting running backs coach Ryan Cordell has also tested positive for the virus.

The Browns, who beat the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14, face the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Cincinnati Bengals following their game with Las Vegas.

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