Report: Lions' Bevell, most defensive coaches deemed close contacts

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell and almost all of the defensive staff are in danger of missing Saturday's game after being considered close contacts to the team's recent positive COVID-19 tests, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Tuesday's positive results stem from the club's travel, and the Lions are working with the NFL on high-risk close contacts to determine if some coaches can participate in the Week 16 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, added Rapoport.

Detroit closed its facility Tuesday after a pair of positive COVID-19 results and later placed linebacker Anthony Pittman on the reserve list.

We anticipate conducting an outdoor practice this afternoon and our players and coaches will continue to meet virtually this morning.

- Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 23, 2020

A Lions assistant didn't have his contact tracing device on at all times, while another had outside people in his office, according to Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press.

The NFC North team has been eliminated from playoff contention.

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