Legendary Lions RB Barry Sanders Test COVID-19 Positive, Says Asymptomatic

ALLEN PARK – Barry Sanders says he received a positive coronavirus test despite being completely vaccinated, wearing face shields and taking every precaution possible.

Legendary Lions opponent says he plans to be ready for the teams ’Week 1 match against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field.

Despite being double vaccinated, wearing a mask and taking all precautions … I got a positive COVID test, Sanders has tweeted. I have no symptoms, but I stay inside until I get a green light from Docs. I’m ready to go to @ 49ers 12.9.

The team’s official Twitter account responded quickly by improving. Well, see you soon.

Sanders, the NFL’s fourth-largest striker of all time, has appeared regularly in Lions games in previous years. He is the official ambassador for the franchise for those who wonder what he means ready to leave for the season opener.

Michigan ranks 48th among the states based on new cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last seven days, an average of more than 1,300 new confirmed cases every day. For more information on COVID-19 in Michigan, click here.

Lions recently activated a defensive game from Nick Williams ’NFL COVID reserve list. Offensive line Evan Heim and goalkeeper Jalen Reeves-Maybin are two other Lions players who were also activated some time ago from the COVID list. The entire Detroit Lions coach has been vaccinated, and at least 90% of the players have been vaccinated join them.

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