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Bruce Arians tests positive for COVID-19, expects to miss Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday. Arians announced the news on the team's website, saying he is experiencing mild symptoms.

Arians, 69, said he expects to miss the team's Week 17 game against the New York Jets.

"I tested positive for COVID-19 this morning but have only experienced mild symptoms to this point," said Arians. "Harold Goodwin will take over my duties during my absence. 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.