BREAKING: Saints HC Sean Payton Tests Positive For The Coronavirus

The NFL has now been impacted with the dreaded coronavirus.

On Thursday, it was reported that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton had tested positive for it.

Saints’ HC Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday. Payton is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for the virus.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020

Sean Payton said he came forward with his coronavirus diagnosis because he wants all people to heed the warnings of government officials, stay inside, and behave responsibly. More ahead on ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020

Payton is the first person in the NFL known to have tested positive for the virus.

The 55-year-old has led the Saints to a record of 121-75 (61.7 percent), which includes seven playoff appearances and one Super Bowl title in 2009. 

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The NBA has since seen seven total players test positive while the NHL has one.