The Facts: The Cleveland Browns have placed Mayfield on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Diehards Line:
According to NFL Network's Mike Garofolo, Mayfield is on the list because he was a close contact to someone who tested positive. Mayfield could be cleared as early as Wednesday. The team released the following statement: "The Cleveland Browns were informed Saturday morning that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing was conducted and close contacts were immediately self-isolated. When the team returns to work following the bye on Monday, it will follow the NFL-NFLPA intensive protocol. ..." We'll follow up as needed.