Doug Pederson says he remains “extremely optimistic” about the prospects of playing a football season in 2020, even after the Eagles head coach contracted the coronavirus.
Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, sources told ESPN’s @Tim_McManus. Pederson convened a previously unscheduled team meeting Sunday night to share the news with his players. He did this after receiving a second positive test.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2020
Filed to ESPN: Eagles coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to sources. He relayed the news to the team tonight after a second positive test confirming the news.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) August 3, 2020