Matthew Stafford first put on list during training camp in August but reinstated after false positive; Stafford's wife Kelly posted on Instagram on Thursday: "All tests came back negative, again." Chase Daniel is the backup QB behind Stafford
Friday 6 November 2020 06:55, UK
The Detroit Lions have placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second time in three months, the team announced Wednesday.
Stafford was put on the list during training camp on August 1 but was reinstated a few days later after further tests revealed a false positive.
Stafford had a high-risk close contact with a non-team person on Monday and is asymptomatic, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported, per a source.
Stafford cannot practice this week, but should he produce negative results in the coming days and remain asymptomatic, the Lions QB will be eligible to play on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Chase Daniel is the backup behind Stafford.
The Lions have not clarified Stafford's status but the quarterback's wife, Kelly Stafford, posted on Instagram on Thursday about her family, writing: "All tests came back negative, again."
Stafford played every snap in last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, throwing for 336 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. For the season, Stafford has completed 61.4 per cent of his passes for 1,916 yards and 13 TDs against five INTs.
Stafford played just eight games last season after suffering a back injury on the final drive of Detroit's 31-24 loss to Oakland on November 3. Stafford was put on injured reserve on December 17. Stafford had a streak of 136 straight regular-season starts snapped.
The Lions also put linebacker Jarrad Davis on COVID reserve Tuesday.
