The Lions are facing a possible roster shortage forward of Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Broncos, in accordance to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The crew has positioned six gamers on the reserve/COVID-19 listing during the last week and reportedly had 12 gamers and 6 coaches who got here down with the flu.
The scenario reportedly brought about the Lions to interact in discussions Saturday to decide what measures they may take if extra gamers examined optimistic for the virus forward of the sport.
One such situation concerned suspending the sport till Monday, though Schefter reported that these discussions have been now not lively.
Per Schefter, Lions working again Jamaal Williams participated in observe Friday earlier than being knowledgeable that he had examined optimistic.
Now the Lions are reportedly testing in Denver decide if extra gamers, together with these in shut contact with Williams, want to be added to the COVID-19 listing.
At 1-10-1, the Lions have the worst file within the NFL. Nevertheless, the Lions earned their first win of the season final weekend in opposition to the Vikings on a dramatic, last-second landing.
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