Washington Football Team president, owners won’t be at Thanksgiving game due to COVID-19 exposures

by: Madison Pearman

Posted: Nov 25, 2020 / 10:45 PM EST / Updated: Nov 25, 2020 / 10:45 PM EST

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(WAVY) — The Washington Football Team president and owner say they won’t be at Washington’s Thanksgiving Day game due to a coronavirus exposure.

The scheduled game is against the Dallas Cowboys.

President Jason Wright, as well as team owner Daniel Snyder and wife Tanya, say they came in contact with an individual that tested positive for COVID-19. They have since tested negative.

Stay with WAVY.com for more Washington Football Team updates.

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