World News – US – Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19

Clemson junior quarterback Trevor Lawrence, perhaps the most prominent player in college football, has tested positive for COVID-19, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Thursday

The No The 1-ranked Clemson Tigers are set to play at Boston College on Saturday, a game Lawrence will have to miss as he now has to self-isolate for 10 days after testing positive, Rapoport added

« Trevor has authorized us tonight to announce he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now isolated, » Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said in a statement « He’s doing fine with mild symptoms but won’t be available for this week’s game against Boston College While Trevor will certainly be missed, this is an opportunity for other guys to step up and we are excited to compete with a very good team from BC on Saturday. Go tigers « 

“I tested positive for COVID-19 and my symptoms were relatively mild while following the Clemson and ACC protocol,” he said “The only thing that hurts, it’s missing out on an opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game I love I hate not being able to be there but I’m going to watch isolation and shoot for our guys while I ‘wait for the opportunity [to] join the team God bless you and go Tigers! « 

Considered by many to be one of the top quarterback prospects for some time, Lawrence led the Tigers to the 2019 national championship game and a perfect season that culminated as national champions Lawrence’s second campaign also saw Clemson advance to the title match, although he failed to repeat himself

NFL Network Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah praised Lawrence for his « unique measurables and athleticism » and predicted a hugely successful junior year for Lawrence, which the talented QB has followed

« There’s a very good chance he’ll win the BFC Triple Crown next year: win the Heisman Trophy and the National Championship, then become the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, » Jeremiah wrote in a first screening report “I don’t remember that hype about a prospect for quarterback since Andrew Luck started his final season at Stanford in 2011. »

Lawrence has thrown over 3,000 yards and 30 or more touchdowns in each of his first two college seasons and so far in 2020 he’s had 1,833 passing yards with 17 touchdowns with just two interceptions He finished 135 of his 191 attempts, a 70 rate of 7%, as he has led the Tigers to a score of 6-0 so far

Having lost excruciatingly too many times before when they squandered their lead in the fourth quarter, the Atlanta Falcons finally held on Thursday to beat the Carolina Panthers, 25-17

Ahead of their « Thursday Night Football » meeting, Falcons and Panthers players donned « Rock the Vote » jerseys during warm-ups as they were presented with hopes of making the change

After missing recent practice with lingering ankle and hamstring issues, Saints’ star receiver Michael Thomas has returned to practice as scheduled

The New England Patriots will look to break their three-game losing streak minus their leading wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss Sunday’s game at the Bills after suffering knee surgery

Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has a sprain and a small break in his thumb, reported Ian Rapoport His status is uncertain when they come back from bye

Dallas Cowboys quarterback will not be training today because he remains in concussion protocol, coach Mike McCarthy told reporters Here is more injury and roster news we are following on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers were already dealing with wildfires Now Anthony Lynn’s team has a COVID-19 problem to get around Chargers player has tested positive for COVID-19, and he and all close contacts were advised to stay home and self-isolate

New York Giants face positive COVID-19 test The team announced Thursday morning that a player has tested positive for COVID-19 The player and his close contacts are not in the building, while that the rest of the team get ready for Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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