Wednesday’s update to the NFL transactions wire included a couple of mundane tweaks to the New Orleans Saints practice squad, and one big addition: wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was formally activated from the COVID-19 reserve list after spending nearly two weeks away from the team.
Sanders tested positive for the coronavirus just days before the Saints’ Oct. 25 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, having requested a test after experiencing symptoms of infection. He spent 12 days in quarantine at home while recovering and is now eager to get to work with his teammates.
His return can’t be overstated.