As the Detroit Lions prepare for their 2021 finale against the Green Bay Packers, they could be without both starting offensive tackles. Both Taylor Decker and Penei Sewell have been placed on reserve/COVID-19, along with edge defender Austin Bryant.
That leaves the Lions currently without three of their starting five offensive linemen. Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is still on IR with his hurt toe, but right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who missed last week’s game, has been removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list and should play.
There is enough time for all three players added to the COVID list to return to the roster before Sunday’s game.