BREAKING: Lions QB Matt Stafford Tests Positive For COVID-19

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Matthew Stafford has landed back on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Detroit Lions placed their starting quarterback on the COVID-19 list after testing positive. He is expected to miss Sunday’s game vs Minnesota Vikings.

Stafford first went on the list Aug. 1, as the Lions reported to training camp, but returned three days later after what the team said was a false positive.The Lions did not specify Wednesday whether Stafford tested positive for the virus or is in quarantine after being in close contact with someone who is infected.

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