Jaguars QB Minshew on virus list

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed starting quarterback Gardner Minshew and four teammates, including two of his roommates, on the COVID-19 list.

Running back Ryquell Armstead, tight end Charles Jones, receiver Michael Walker and safety Andrew Wingard also were placed on the list Sunday. Jones was activated from the COVID-19 list earlier in the day.

Minshew, Walker and Wingard have been roommates a little more than a year.

The COVID-19 list is for a player who tests positive for coronavirus or has been quarantined after being in close contact with someone infected.

The Jaguars are expected to hold their first training camp practice on Aug. 12.

The Jaguars also signed fifthyear defensive end Adam Gotsis and activated rookie defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton and starting right tackle Jawaan Taylor from the COVID-19 list.

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Foye Oluokun also was placed on the COVID-19 list.

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PATRIOTS, COWBOY OPT OUT>> Receiver Marqise Lee and tight end Matt LaCosse joined a list of six other New England Patriots players who have already declared their intentions to sit out this season. Dallas fullback Jamize Olawale and Detroit wide receiver Geronimo Allialso decided to opt out.

GIANTS’ WILLIAMS DESIGNATED>> New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams was designated with a non-football injury.