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Stafford's Sunday eligibility speculative as he is put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list

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Posted at 5:47 PM, Nov 04, 2020
and last updated 2020-11-04 17:47:22-05

DETROIT, Mich. — Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, starting a wave of speculation.

Lions officials say they cannot confirm if Stafford tested positive or just came in close contact with someone who did. All they can tell us is he is on the list.

The Lions are 4 & 3 heading into the later half of the season, and scheduled to take on the Vikings Sunday at Minnesota starting at 1 p.m.