CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have placed their first player on the reserve list for COVID-19, according to the NFL’s transaction wire.
Defensive back Derrek Thomas was waived last week with an injury designation, cleared waivers and went to the Panthers injured reserve list.
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Now, he’s been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list.
A player placed on the COVID-19 reserve list either tested positive for COVID-19 or was exposed to someone who had the virus.
The Panthers were one of a handful of teams prior to this that had no positive tests.
No other details have been released at this point. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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