Rams Player Tests Positive for COVID-19; LA Enters NFL's Intensive Protocol

The Los Angeles Rams announced Tuesday they've entered the NFL's intensive COVID-19 protocols and will work remotely Wednesday after an unnamed player tested positive for the coronavirus.

Here's the team's full statement:

The Rams went the first 10 weeks of the regular season without a positive test among players. The last one came during entrance exams before training camp, per ESPN's Lindsey Thiry.

Los Angeles scored a 23-16 victory over the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. It was the team's first game back following its Week 9 bye.

The Rams were scheduled to return to practice Wednesday after head coach Sean McVay gave the players the last two days off, per Thiry. 

In September, McVay said he personally needed to do a better job adhering to the NFL's guidelines related to mask usage after being shown on television wearing it below his nose and mouth.

"I figured that memo was directed at me," McVay told reporters after the league sent out a letter reminding teams about the rules. "... I will do better."

The NFL opened the regular season with three weeks of uninterrupted play. The next three weeks featured several postponements, ranging from a few days to a couple weeks, because of COVID-19 concerns, but the last four weeks have gone forward without issue.

L.A. is slated to travel for a road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Monday night. So far, that game remains on schedule.