COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Linval Joseph entered the league's COVID-19 protocol on Monday following a positive test.
He is the fifth Chargers defensive player over the past two weeks that has either tested positive or had to go on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a close contact.
Joseph missed Sunday's 41-37 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers because of a shoulder injury and will be out for this week's game at Denver because he is unvaccinated. Players must miss at least 10 days if they are unvaccinated following a positive test.