Tests positive for COVID-19 Gilmore tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday and will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Impact After Cam Newton tested positive for the virus over the weekend, New England has now lost its most prominent defensive player to COVID-19. Unlike Newton, Gilmore played in the Patriots' 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday, prompting New England to cancel its first Week 5 practice Wednesday out of an abundance of caution. Gilmore's positive test suddenly puts the Patriots' upcoming game Sunday against the Broncos at risk of postponement.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE