Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead has been hospitalized twice due to the coronavirus.
What We Know:
- Armstead, 23, was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list during the first week of September and is still dealing with “significant respiratory issues,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He is expected to be out for the remainder of the season.
- Armstead has been battling the virus for months now and is reportedly still suffering a variety of complications. Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone said there is no timetable for his recovery and that “he’ll be out a while”.
- Over 20 NFL players have contracted the coronavirus this year. The United States death toll is over 224,000 and is still rising.
- Armstead was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 draft. He rushed for 108 yards last season. The Jaguars expected him to become their starting running back this season and take on a bigger role, but that will have to wait until he makes a full recovery.
Undrafted rookie James Robinson has taken over as Jacksonville’s starting running back.
