The Facts: Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN’s Tim McManus.
Diehards Line:Duce Staley will be handling the in-house head coach responsibilities while Pederson is absent. Pederson convened a previously unscheduled team meeting Sunday night to share the news with his players. He did this after receiving a second positive test. Pederson now becomes the second NFL head coach known to have contracted coronavirus, but he is the first one to do it in season, where it takes on a different meaning. In March, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton revealed that he had tested positive. At least one other Eagles’ staff member was sent home due to close exposure to Pederson. ... We'll follow up as developments warrant.