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How coronavirus could impact Detroit Lions' chances of dealing No. 3 pick in NFL draft

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks to the media at the NFL combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Indianapolis. Wochit

Bob Quinn hung an "open for business" sign on the No. 3 pick in next month's NFL draft, but like most of the country, the novel coronavirus could force him to close up shop.

ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said in a teleconference Wednesday that Quinn and the Detroit Lions could have a harder time trading down from No. 3 because of recent pre-draft restrictions put in place by the NFL to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.