Patriots put Shaq Mason, Sony Michel, Derek Rivers on COVID list – NBC Sports – NFL

Because of a calf injury and is listed as questionable, Mason did not play in Week Four. Michel is on injured reserve, so he wasnt set to bet the Broncos on Sunday.

Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports the team is flexing offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch up from the practice team for Sundays video game. Protective end Rashod Berry, large receiver Isaiah Zuber and protective take on Nick Thurman will rise as replacements for gamers on the COVID-19 list.

The list is scheduled for players who have actually checked positive or had close contacts with those who have. The Patriots have actually had a number of gamers test positive over the last number of weeks and shut their facility after a favorable test, most likely Ferentzs, on Friday.

According to several reports, the group has actually positioned ideal guard Shaq Mason, running back Sony Michel, and protective end Derek Rivers on the list.

The Patriots added center James Ferentz to the reserve/COVID -19 list on Friday and three more gamers went on the list Saturday.

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Mason, Michel and Rivers have actually not tested favorable for COVID-19. The leagues procedures require “high threat” close contacts to separate for 5 days.

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