The Detroit Lions placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday, putting his status for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings in jeopardy.
Stafford was unexpectedly not at the afternoon practice and the team released a statement at 4 p.m. announcing the designation. The statement, referencing the purpose of the league's COVID reserve list, states Stafford either tested positive for the virus or was knowingly in close contact with someone else who tested positive.
If Stafford tested positive for the virus, he's required to be on the reserve list a minimum of five days and would miss Sunday's game.