Panthers’ COVID-19 transmission linked to ‘gathering’ outside team facility

CHARLOTTE — The NFL’s chief medical officer said the Carolina Panthers’ recent COVID-19 transmission has been linked back “to some gathering of players outside the team facility” during their bye week.

[READ MORE: Panthers close facility, several key starters added to reserve/COVID-19 list]

“We’ve worked with the club on that,” Dr. Allen Sills said. “Worked with the involved individuals, and I think we’ll continue to see improvement there (with) repeated messaging” about what to do and not do away from the facility.

The Panthers could face a fine for their COVID-19 situation, according to “The Athletic” reporter Joe Person.

The team’s facilities were closed Monday and Tuesday after players were put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

Panthers close facility, several key starters added to reserve/COVID-19 list

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