Matthew Stafford is the latest addition to the Detroit Lions reserve/COVID-19 list, and certainly the most prominent. The Lions placed the longtime starting quarterback on the reserve list on Saturday.
Being placed on the list does not necessarily indicate a positive test for the virus, but it does indicate that Stafford has been in close contact with an infected individual. The team cannot differentiate between the two at the time of placing a player on the list.
Stafford is the eighth Lions player to go onto the newly created list.
- QB Matthew Stafford
- CB Justin Coleman
- TE T.J. Hockenson
- WR Kenny Golladay
- TE Isaac Nauta
- CB Amani Oruwairye
- P Arryn Siposs
- S Jalen Elliott
His status is concerning, as Stafford has four young daughters at home including a newborn. His wife, Kelly, had brain surgery in 2019 as well.
Stafford’s eligibility to come off the list depends on his COVID-19 status.
