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Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel announced Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Vrabel, 46, said he is quarantining away from the team following getting tested Sunday morning after developing a sore throat. He said he will lean on Titans assistants Jim Haslett and Jim Schwartz — both former NFL head coaches — in his absence.

“We’ll be fine, we’ll figure this thing out,” Vrabel said. “I don’t think anyone who has been tested this morning has tested positive.”

The Titans had a pair of joint practices with the Buccaneers this past week before posting a 34-3 preseason win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

One potential close contact is Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The former teammates, and Brady’s son Jack, spent time Thursday visiting on the field and shared multiple handshakes.

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Jack Brady talking with his favorite former Patriot. Also pictured, Tom Brady pic.twitter.com/ndJSht1xE0

— Mike Vrabel (@CoachVrabel50) August 18, 2021

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Vrabel is entering his fourth season as coach of the Titans. He guided Tennessee to 9-7 records in his first two campaigns before the Titans finished 11-5 in 2020.

Vrabel told reporters in April he was vaccinated. If that’s the case, he can return with two negative tests within 48 hours.

“If not, I’ll have to wait the 10 days,” Vrabel said.

Players were informed Sunday morning of the positive test in a group text from Vrabel.
–Field Level Media