The New York Jets just became the latest NFL team forced to deal with a COVID-19 issue.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk first reported Friday morning that a Jets player had a “presumptive positive” test result. The player is getting another test to determine whether or not it's a false positive. ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed the news shortly afterward.

Because of this test result, the Jets sent all players and coaches home as they await the retest. New York is scheduled to host the Arizona Cardinals (2-2) at MetLife Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Now, that's in doubt:

“Cardinals are scheduled to leave for New York today, so now there are questions whether they can leave to fly East for Sunday’s game against the Jets,” Schefter noted.

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The Jets are still seeking their first win of the season and have been simply abysmal through four weeks, prompting widespread calls for the dismissal of head coach Adam Gase. The Jets are planning on starting veteran quarterback Joe Flacco under center on Sunday as third-year QB Sam Darnold nurses a shoulder injury.

Multiple teams around the NFL have had players test positive for the coronavirus in the past week, causing the league to rejigger the upcoming schedule for numerous teams. The NFL and NFLPA is currently investigating the Tennessee Titans for potential violations of COVID-19 protocols amid a massive outbreak in the organization.

After the Cardinals matchup, the Jets are supposed to travel across the country to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 18. Arizona is scheduled to face the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 19 for their Week 6 game.

There will surely be more updates throughout the day on Friday as the Jets and the NFL determine the best course of action.