Saints Without Entire Running Back Room Due To COVID-19 Protocols

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2 min read • January 02, 2021

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According to reports, the New Orleans Saints will be without all of their running backs due to COVID-19. The team will be forced to call up running backs from the practice squad for the Week 17 game after a positive test and close contacts derailed the running back room. It started when Alvin Kamara tested positive on Friday, which could effect his availability come playoff time. His positive test means Latavius Murray, Dwayne Washington, and even their running backs coach will miss Sunday. This is very bad news, as the Saints still have an outside shot at the number one seed in the NFC.