Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) catches a pass ahead of Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell, left, during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City.
โ The Kansas City Chiefs placed a pair of backups, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore, on the COVID-19 list as close contacts Monday as they begin final preparations for the Super Bowl against Tampa Bay.
Neither of the players actually tested positive for COVID-19, which means Robinson โ a regular contributor โ and Kilgore could still play in the Super Bowl.
It's an unfortunate thing.โThe Chiefs have been largely clear of COVID-19 outbreaks this season, though several players have missed games after testing positive.
AdโObviously D-Rob is a big part of our offense and hopefully he's out there with us," Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said.