5 big-name NFL players who have test positive for COVID-19 this week ft. Odell Beckham Jr, Christian McCaffrey and more

#3 - Chris Jones, DL, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones

Kansas City star defensive lineman Chris Jones tested positive for COVID ahead of Thursday night’s potentially explosive matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. While Andy Reid did not officially rule out Jones for the TNF game, Jones will have to quickly return two positive tests by Thursday in order to play.

#2 - Keenan Allen, WR, San Diego Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen

Another big-name player on the list ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs/Los Angeles Chargers Thursday night game, Keenan Allen, already missed Week 14’s win over the New York Giants. He has plenty of time to clear protocols by Thursday, and head coach Brandon Staley expects his star receiver to play as well. Of course there is the possibility that Allen does not clear protocols, but all signs point to him being able to suit up for the early Week 15 game.

#1 - Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

Fresh off Monday night's win against the Arizona Cardinals, Odell Beckham Jr. found himself on the COVID reserve list as well. With the Seahawks next on tap this week, Beckham will also need to clear protocols in order to play against the Seahawks. The Rams, hit hard by COVID, have entered enhanced protocols and shut down their facilities through at least Wednesday.

On the other hand, the NFL's response to the apparent crisis has been to mandate that all Tier 1 (players and coaches) and Tier 2 (general managers and assistant coaches) personnel must receive a booster shot by December 27, if they were previously vaccinated.