Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen dealt with COVID-19 but will soon be cleared from it.
Allen told FOX NFL reporter Jay Glazer that he got the coronavirus three weeks ago. His symptoms included a loss of smell and taste, periodic sore throats, headaches and stiffness.
According to Glazer, Allen was re-tested for the virus last week and tested positive again, but his symptoms have passed and he’s now expecting to be cleared on Thursday. Allen was told by doctors he would regain his sense of smell in 6-8 months but he’s already regaining it.
Allen, 24, was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round in 2018 out of Michigan State. He played in 13 games as a rookie and nine games last season.
Below is Glazer’s video report about Allen.
Breaking news from @JayGlazer: Los Angeles Rams C Brian Allen is first NFL player to test positive for Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/pkGeD2GHJ2
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 16, 2020
