The Cincinnati Bengals issued a statement Friday afternoon encouraging employees to work remotely because of coronavirus concerns.
"In an effort to ensure the health and safety of our players, coaches and staff, the Bengals are asking employees to work from home during the week of March 16. The Bengals have maintained ongoing contact with representatives of the medical community, government officials and the National Football League and will continue to monitor the situation as more information becomes available," the team said in a statement.