Days after Titans head coach Mike Vrabel tested positive for COVID-19 and a 34-3 preseason loss to the Tennessee team, Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop has also tested positive for the virus.
Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians confirmed the news on Tuesday. He said Succop contracted the virus after grabbing dinner with some of his friends on the opposing team.
The Bucs and the Titans held joint practices last Wednesday and Thursday in the Tampa Bay area before facing off on the field last Saturday.
As a result of Succop's positive test, Arians says the kicker will miss the Aug. 28 preseason game against the Houston Texans. The team also placed Succop on the Reserve/COVID-19 list with no indication on how long he will be out.