NFC South

Falcons have third shutdown after 2 positive COVID-19 tests

For the third time this season, the Falcons shut down their facilities after two positive COVID-19 test of non-coaching staff members Thursday.The team will work virtually, and the game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday is still on at this time. The Falcons (3-7) are set to host the Raiders (6-4) at 1 p.m. Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.“Contact-tracing protocols have commenced and at this time we have stopped all in-person work at IBM Performance Field with all operations conducted virtually on Thursday,” the team said in a statement.The Falcons consulted with NFL medical officials. “T…