Tests positive, could play Sunday Lockett's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday was the result of a positive test, but he could still clear the necessary protocols in time to play Sunday against the Ram... Impact Along with Lockett, the Seahawks placed running back Alex Collins on the list Thursday after he too tested positive, but since both players are vaccinated, they'll have a shot at being available this weekend. Per Dan Graziano of ESPN.com, the NFL and NFLPA reached agreement Thursday on changes to the return-to-play COVID-19 protocol, which will allow players who are vaccinated and asymptomatic to rejoin their teams as soon as 24 hours after an initial positive test. The Seahawks haven't yet disclosed whether Lockett was experiencing symptoms of the virus before landing on the list, but even if he isn't, the wideout may have some reservations about returning to action so soon after his positive test; Henderson notes Lockett was previously hesitant to play in 2020 during the pandemic due to a pre-existing heart abnormality.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE