Colts news: Jim Irsay announces status of Bengals game after shutdown

Colts owner Jim Irsay sent a scary tweet mentioning his players getting tested for COVID-19. However, it appears there were false ahead of the Bengals game.

On Friday morning, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay revealed the status for his team's Week 6 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium.

All is well. Details shortly. COLTS-BENGALS, 1PM SUNDAY!

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 16, 2020

The Colts shut down their practice facility after multiple members of team personnel tested positive for COVID-19, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Colts had one player and three staff members with troubling initial tests, but all four came back as false positives after the rerun, per sources.

Bengals at Colts, Sunday, 1 pm.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 16, 2020

The Colts organization followed up Irsay's and Schefter's tweets with an official statement.

“Earlier this morning, were were informed that four individuals within the organization tested positive for COVID-19. The four positive samples were re-tested and have been confirmed negative. After consultation with the NFL and chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Stills, the team will open the practice facility this afternoon under the leagues' intensive protocol and will continue preparation for Sunday's game against Cincinnati.”

The Atlanta Falcons closed their facility on Thursday after a second member of team personnel (not a player) tested positive for COVID-19, momentarily putting their road game against the Minnesota Viking in doubt. On Friday, Schefter reported that the Falcons-Vikings Week 6 matchup will take place as originally planned this Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium (1 p.m. ET).

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday despite having their facilities closed for two weeks following a coronavirus outbreak. Their Week 4 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed until Week 7—which would have been the Titans bye week.

The New England Patriots have had their Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos postponed twice following four positive coronavirus tests by players, including quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore. They will finally take on the Broncos this Sunday at Gilette Stadium in Foxborough.

In all, 10 teams have had to alter their schedules in some way so far this season due to coronavirus-related developments. However, it doesn't appear that the Colts will have to change course.