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NY Giants have first player test positive for COVID-19

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: A detail view of a New York Giants helmet before a game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Four of five NY Giants offensive linemen were sent home to isolate after a player tested positive for COVID-19

The NY Giants had their first player test positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by the team Thursday.

According to the Giants, the team learned of the positive test on Wednesday night, and the player has since been isolating.

Here is the full statement released by the Giants Thursday morning:

Late last night, we were notified that a Giants player tested positive for COVID-19.