Lions Facing Potential Roster Shortage For Week 14’s Game Against Broncos

According to Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions are concerned that there will be multiple players put on the COVID list before Sunday’s game vs. Denver.

Schefter reports up to 12 players and six coaches have battled the flu all week. Additionally, the Lions are still waiting on tests to determine who are close contacts to RB Jamaal Williams, who tested positive on Friday. 

The Lions reportedly have discussed a variety of scenarios, including potentially moving the game to Monday, even though Schefter reports that seems unlikely to occur.

With Williams out, and RB D’Andre Swift an injured reserve possibility, Schefter says the Lions will use a committee at running back, including RBs Godwin Igwebuike, Jermar Jefferson, and Craig Reynolds.

Earlier in the day, the Lions made a staggering 12 rosters ahead of their Week 14 game against the Broncos including: 

• Lions placed CB Mark Gilbert and CB Ifeatu Melifonwu on the COVID-19 list. (NFLTR)
• Lions placed LB Tavante Beckett on practice squad COVID-19 list.
• Lions elevated CB Parnell Motley, CB Corey Ballentine, LB Curtis Bolton, DL Bruce Hector, RB Craig Reynolds, CB Nickell Robey-Coleman, and TE Shane Zylstra to their active roster. 
• Lions signed RB Rodney Smith to their active roster.
• Lions released OT Darrin Paulo from their practice squad.

We’ll have more regarding the Lions as the news is available.