The Detroit Lions are hoping they’re in the final stages of their current flu outbreak, but it appears they aren’t out of the water with a COVID-19 outbreak as well. Center Evan Brown was the first to be placed on reserve/COVID-19 on Monday. A couple days later, safety Bobby Price was added.
On Friday, the Lions announced two more players had been placed on reserve/COVID-19 and they’re important ones: running back Jamaal Williams and safety Tracy Walker.
Williams’ absence is especially harmful for Detroit, considering they are very shorthanded at running back. Starter D’Andre Swift has already been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, and rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is returning from the flu—although he was listed as a full participant in Friday’s practice and was not given an injury designation.