It’s a disappointing day for the Tennessee Titans, after eight people within the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the Titans to temporarily halt all in-person activities. The Minnesota Vikings, who the Titans played on Sunday, will also follow the same protocol. The NFL announced the news in a statement that was shared on social media.

“On Tuesday morning, the Titans COVID testing results returned three new player positives and five new personnel positives,” the NFL said. “The Titans will suspend in-person club activities starting today. Likewise, the Vikings, who played the Titans on Sunday, will also suspend in-person club activities.

“Both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA [National Football League Players Association], including our infectious disease experts, to evaluate close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments,” the statement continued. “All decisions will be made with health and safety as our primary consideration. We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.”

A statement from the NFL on the #Titans COVID-19 situation, along with a #Vikings update: pic.twitter.com/6sgYhemxm4

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 29, 2020

According to WSMV, Titans linebacker coach Shane Bowen was absent at the game against the Vikings because of COVID-19. The outbreak appears to be the first in any NFL team this season.

The Titans are 3-0 heading into this week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Nashville, on Sunday, October 4. The game is to be the first game at Nissan Stadium this season with fans in the stands due to COVID-19. Ticket sales were limited to 7000, roughly 10 percent of the seating capacity. The decision has yet to be announced if they will postpone the game. Keep track of updates at TennesseeTitans.com.