Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is sent home by the team because of an undisclosed illness

EAGAN (Minn.) — The Minnesota Vikings sent quarterback Kirk Cousins According to Kevin O’Connell, coach, O’Connell, O’Connell returned from training camp Thursday because of an undisclosed sickness.

O’Connell stated that the team wasn’t ready to confirm Cousins’ COVID-19 status after the team’s mid-afternoon walkthrough. On Thursday, the team will hold a full practice.

O’Connell explained that “we’re still in the process of trying to navigate all that,” and that it was important to first and foremost ask yourself: “What’s your feeling?” What’s the problem? Then we go through our internal process to ensure that it doesn’t end up. [COVID]We’re in control of it. We want to be smart about the rest of the 90 players and coaches, so we don’t forget that there is still some stuff that needs our attention.

Cousins missed a game last season because he was positive for COVID-19. Cousins was also quarantined last summer for five days because he was a close contact with a backup quarterback who wasn’t vaccinated. Kellen MondThe test was positive for.

In March, the NFL suspended its COVID-19 protocols. All league employees, including players, must follow CDC guidelines. Currently, the guidelines call for five days of isolation after a confirmed positive test.

Cousins is unlikely to participate in Sunday’s preseason opener against The. Las Vegas RaidersIt was possible that he wouldn’t have played, even if he were in good health. Veteran and Mond Sean Mannion Have been competing to be the No. 2 quarterback for the team. 2 quarterback in camp.

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