2 min read • November 08, 2020
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Trent Brown, the Raiders right tackle was placed on the COVID list for the second time and is expected to have an extended absence. This missed time is not related to air embolism from the IV as that mishap has short term consequences. A second trip to the COVID list implies potential complications and it is unknown what his COVID situation is. One potential concern is mild carditis, where the heart is inflamed which is a known, but not typical complication of COVID-19. The fears of mild carditis initially led the Big 10 to cancel the football season, which was later reinstated. If there is inflammation of the heart, there is danger where he would could be out for a long period of time, measured in a month or more.
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