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Jeff Risdon

Rashaan Melvin among several ex-Lions opting out for 2020

Rashaan Melvin is confirmed to be one of the 66 NFL players who will sit out the 2020 NFL season due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns. The cornerback is one of two Jacksonville Jaguars who elected to opt out.

Melvin spent the 2019 season as a starting CB for the Detroit Lions, with varying degrees of success. He is one of several former Lions players who chose to opt out, per the agreement between the NFL and the NFLPA.

Other former Lions players who chose to opt out:

  • Larry Warford, free agent
  • Rolan Milligan, S, Colts
  • Leo Koloamatangi, OL, Jets
  • Jeremiah Valoaga, EDGE, Raiders
  • Cole Wick, TE, Saints
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