Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Tests Positive for COVID

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FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A COVID-19 outbreak among the Dallas Cowboys has thrown a wrench into practice this week.

According to the team, Head Coach Mike McCarthy has undergone COVID protocols and will miss Thursday’s game.

“Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been entered into the NFL’s Covid protocols this morning,” a statement from team read on Monday. “Although he will not be on the field for the Saints game, McCarthy will continue to direct, and be in involved in, all meetings and game preparations on a virtual basis for the remainder of the week, including Thursday’s meetings in New Orleans.”

The team will conduct all of its meetings Monday virtually and moved forward with its regularly scheduled practice session at 12:15 p.m. on Monday.

Additionally, Offensive Lineman Terrence Steele and several members of the coaching staff won’t make the trip to New Orleans due to positive tests.

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