Since Alvin Kamara, a positive COVID-19 Test for New Orleans Saints, will prevent the star from playing against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, it will also appear that the team has any of its current fullbacks due to close contact with Kamara.
Saints fullbacks Latavius Murray, Dwayne Washington, Michael Burton and fullback coach Joel Thomas will not be available against the Panthers, as NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday.
FOX’s Jay Glazer reported the news for the first time.
The Saints’ Ty Montgomery, used primarily by receiver and special teams, is poised to play a running role.
Kamara originally tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, but he was placed on the team’s reserve / COVID-19 list on Friday. As close contacts, Murray and the rest of the team’s backs must separate for five days before they can be considered again, provided they are negative.