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Browns' JC Tretter Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of Packers Game

Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter announced Thursday he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The veteran lineman said he had felt "mild cold-like symptoms this morning," which led him to seek out a COVID-19 test.

JC Tretter

After experiencing mild cold-like symptoms this morning, I chose to test at our facility and unfortunately, I am positive for COVID-19. I encourage all NFL players to take every precaution available to them to protect themselves, their families and their teammates from this virus

With Thursday's news, Tretter will likely be absent for Saturday's game against the Green Bay Packers.