The COVID-19 outbreak has continued to wreak havoc on the Patriots.
Running back Sony Michel tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, and right guard Shaq Mason and defensive end Derek Rivers were deemed high-risk close contacts and placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, according to a source.
Despite the ongoing outbreak, the NFL has informed the Patriots and Broncos that their game will remain in place Sunday at 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium, according to a source.
Michel, Mason and Rivers joined defensive tackle Byron Cowart and center James Ferentz on the COVID-19 list. Cowart tested positive Sunday, prompting the NFL to push back the Pats-Broncos game into Week 6. Ferentz tested positive Friday, resulting in Bill Belichick’s decision to cancel practice.
The outbreak started two weeks ago with quarterback Cam Newton’s positive test. Practice squad defensive tackle Bill Murray and cornerback Stephon Gilmore landed on the COVID-19 list in…
