Barring complications, Cousins will be eligible to return to the team on Tuesday for the final week of training camp. O’Connell said Cousins’ symptoms are minimal.
1 Related The Vikings sent Cousins home from training camp Thursday after he became ill, but did not immediately confirm the diagnosis. He missed one game last season after testing positive for COVID-19. He also was quarantined for five days of training camp last summer because he had close contact with backup linebacker Kellen Mond, who had tested positive. The NFL suspended the rest of its COVID-19 protocols in March. However, all league officials — including players — are required to follow CDC guidelines after a positive test. Teams can also enforce additional protocols if they wish. O’Connell hadn’t revealed his playing time plans for Cousins, and it’s possible Cousins wouldn’t have played against the Raiders regardless. Backups Mond and Sean Mannion, who are competing to be the No. 2 quarterback in camp, will handle the load Sunday.
