Report: Stephon Gilmore Asymptomatic After Positiv COVID-19 Test

New England Patriots veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive for COVID-19 but is asymptomatic at the moment.The Patriots won’t have him on the field in the near future.

The Patriots cornerback took to his Twitter account to deliver a message. Gilmore doesn’t have any symptoms and he sure follows every protocol created by the NFL. The veteran urged everyone to take the virus seriously and do their best to prevent any greater damage.

COVID-19 is a serious thing and we need to protect ourselves from the virus.

Stephon Gilmore is asymptomatic

Gilmore is grateful for all the messages of support he has received. A lot of people reached out since hearing about his positive test. Gilmore has followed every protocol and he still contracted the virus.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out since hearing about my positive COVID-19 test,” Gilmore wrote. “Your messages aren’t unseen and are greatly appreciated. I’m currently asymptomatic and will take this as it comes. I don’t know what to expect, but my spirit is high because of God. I’ve followed every protocol, yet it happened to me. Please be sure to take this seriously.

“The Gilly Lock is going to sit down until the medical professionals let me know it’s best to continue normal activity. Your well wishes and prayers mean the world to me and my family.”

The reigning Defensive Player of the Year tested positive Tuesday a day after playing every defensive snap in the loss to Kansas City. Gilmore tested negative for three straight days leading up to the game. New England played the Week 4 game on Monday following Cam Newton’s positive test.

If Gilmore doesn’t have any symptoms, he can join the team once he gets two negative tests separated by 24 hours. He can also join the team once 10 days have passed since his positive results.

New England has placed practice squad defensive tackle Bill Murray on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday. They canceled practice Wednesday and Thursday and are ready to play the Denver Broncos this Sunday at Gillette Stadium.