Sony Michel, Shaq Mason, Derek Rivers land on COVID list

Sony Michel is among the Patriots who were just added to the reserve/COVID-19 list. Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Patriots' Sony Michel, Shaq Mason, Derek Rivers land on reserve/COVID list

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 10/17/20

The New England Patriots have placed more players on their reserve/COVID list, but their matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday still is set to be played at Gillette Stadium.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Patriots placed running back Sony Michel, guard Shaq Mason and defensive end Derek Rivers on the reserve COVID-19 list on Saturday.

New England elevated tackle Caleb Benenoch to the practice squad, while tight end Rashod Berry, wide receiver Isaiah Zuber and defensive end Nick Thurman have been named as COVID replacements.

Meanwhile, the #Patriots elevated T Caleb Benenoch to the practice squad and designated TE Rashod Berry, DE Nick Thurman and WR Isaiah Zuber as COVID-19 replacements. https://t.co/vpCyYpC4xD
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 17, 2020

According to The Athletic's Jeff Howe, Michel has tested positive. Mason and Rivers have not.

Sony Michel has tested positive and is being placed on the COVID-19 list. Shaq Mason and Derek Rivers have not tested positive but are being placed on the COVID-19 list, per source.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) October 17, 2020

New England's outbreak began with Cam Newton, who has since returned to practice and is expected to play against the Broncos. Stephon Gilmore also tested positive for the virus, but will play against Denver.

James Ferentz and Byron Cowart also are on the reserve/COVID list.

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