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Report: 49ers player tests positive for Covid-19

The 49ers have a host of players working out in Nashville, Tennessee, and one of them has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

The San Francisco 49ers logo painted on the field at the 50 yard line during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers on September 21, 2017 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

An unknown member of the San Francisco 49ers has tested positive for Covid-19 during player workouts in Nashville, Tennessee, per NFL Network. The 49ers released a statement saying, “Federal and state privacy laws prohibit our organization from commenting on the personal health of our employees.”

49ers players had been working out in San Jose previously, but recently moved work to Nashville. Mike Garafolo tweeted that the other players are getting tested and will figure out next steps and when they can travel.

Per Jennifer Chan, the players confirmed to be participating in Nashville included:

Jimmy Garoppolo
George Kittle
Kyle Juszczyk
Jalen Hurd
Dante Pettis
Shawn Poindexter
Kendrick Bourne
Brandon Aiyuk
Deebo Samuel