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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Bruce Arians in isolation after positive COVID test

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Tuesday.

Arians is isolating at home. He told ESPN he is OK and is dealing with mild symptoms, mainly a cough.

"I tested positive for COVID-19 this morning but have only experienced mild symptoms to this point," Arians said in a statement issued by the team.

Assistant head coach and run game coordinator Harold Goodwin will handle Arians' duties on an interim basis.

"I have complete confidence in him and the rest of our coaching staff to prepare the team for this week's game against the Jets," Arians said in his statement.