As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise around the country, the NFL is also dealing with the exact same i sue. For the past few weeks, things have been relatively quiet on the COVID-19 front for the league, but that has changed a lot heading into Week 9.As of Friday morning, 50% of the league's 32 teams are dealing with at least one case of coronavirus. In total, 16
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Harmon Killebrew Jersey with a potentially depleted defense if Murphy and Kennard aren't able to play.Eagles: The team has tested positive for COVID-19. Although the identity of the player hasn't yet been revealed, whomever it is won't be eligible to play on Sunday.Colts:In Indianapolis, the Colts didn't have any players test positive, but they did have one team employee who came down with COVID-19. Due to that situation, the Colts held practice as normal Thursday, but all in-person meetings were changed to virtual meetings. The Colts had several players -- DT Sheldon Day, DT Tyquan Lewis, G Quenton Nelson, and WR Michael Pittman -- were who were considered close contacts, but all are expected to practice Friday and be available for Sunday's game against the Ravens.Chiefs:Star pa s-rusher Chris Jones
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Erick Aybar Jersey positive. The Dolphins haven't closed down their facility, but they are now required the NFL's intensive protocol guidelines.Bengals: Cincinnati had two players test positive on Friday. The good news for the Bengals is that they're on a bye this week, which means the players will have plenty of time to recuperate before Cincinnati's next game.Any team dealing with a COVID situation has to follow the NFL's intensive protocol guidelines, which means half the league is currently following those guidelines through at least Sunday. You can read more about . As for the NFL's Week 9 schedule, it's highly unlikely the league will make any changes for Week 9, but if things get any crazier, who knows what will happen.