NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Emmanuel Sanders #17 of the New Orleans Saints makes a catch in front of Rayshawn Jenkins #23 of the Los Angeles Chargers during their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 12, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has been ruled out for the Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, however, not for injury or discipline reasons.
Sanders, who allegedly may have come into contact with someone recently who had tested positive for COVID-19, was placed on the Saints’ reserve-COVID list, and will not be able to play this Sunday.