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Eagles coach says he contracted COVID-19, says he currently has no symptoms

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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19. The Eagles released a statement Sunday night, Aug. 2, 2020, saying Pederson hasn’t experienced any symptoms, is feeling well and under self-quarantine. The team also said any person who was in close contact with Pederson has been notified and will be tested daily. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Eagles coach says he contracted COVID-19, says he currently has not symptoms
Posted at 10:48 AM, Aug 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-03 13:52:22-04

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Doug Pederson says he feels great and has no symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus.

Pederson is quarantining at home away from family members and plans to run the team virtually while assistant head coach Duce Staley handles leadership duties during training camp.

Pederson didn’t want to comment on how he contracted the virus but is comfortable with the safety measures at the team's practice facility.

Pederson also remains confident the NFL will play this season.

The league canceled the exhibition schedule and players are going through intense testing.

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