As a positive COVID-19 test for the running back of the New Orleans Saints, Alvin Kamara, will prevent the star from playing on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, and will also prevent the team from having any of their current running backs due to close contact with Kamara.
Running backs Latavius Murray, Dwayne Washington, Michael Burton and running backs coach Joel Thomas will not be available against the Panthers due to close contact with Kamara, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Saturday.
Jay Glazer of FOX first reported the news.
Saints’ Ty Montgomery, which has been used primarily as a receiver and on special teams, is ready to take on the role of running back.
Kamara originally tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, but he was placed on the team’s reserve / COVID-19 list on Friday. As close contacts, Murray and the rest of the team’s running backs must isolate themselves for five days before being eligible to return, provided the test is negative.