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Detroit Lions rookie running back D'Andre Swift logged a limited practice session on Thursday.

Swift had been sidelined with a concussion but cleared the protocol last week, or at least the team asserts that he has. Swift has been practicing for the last three weeks but has not been cleared for game action, leading one to believe that he is still feeling the after effects of the injury. Swift should have a chance to play if he is able to log his third limited practice of the week, but a full session would go a long way into appeasing his fantasy managers concerns heading into the playoffs. He will likely be given the questionable tag heading into Week 14's contest against the Green Bay Packers.

The Lions expect running back D'Andre Swift to participate in practice Wednesday.

Swift cleared concussion protocol last week but was held out with an illness in Week 13. The illness has apparently subsided and Swift looks on track to play in Week 14 when the Lions take on the Packers and their weak run defense. Swift was on the verge of seizing control of the Detroit backfield before the concussion, so it will be interesting to see his usage when he returns.

The Panthers have placed eight players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. New additions:

WR: D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel
DT: Derrick Brown, Zach Kerr
LB: Shaq Thompson
LT: Greg Little
P: Michael Palardy (on IR)
Practice squad WR Ishmael Hyman

Related players: Robby Anderson, Brandon Zylstra, Keith Kirkwood, Pharoh Cooper, Christian McCaffrey

Keep in mind, we don't yet know who tested positive and who may have just been in close contact. Obviously Moore and Samuel are the big fantasy players here so owners will have to monitor throughout the week. When we reported on Moore a few hours ago, it was noted he was dealing with an ankle injury so his status was in doubt anyway for Week 14. Anderson could end up as the WR1 if Moore and Samuel are out. The team hopes McCaffrey can play this week as well.

Panthers WR D.J. Moore is among the players being added to the COVID-19 reserve list, source said. A key offensive weapon.

Related players: Robby Anderson, Curtis Samuel, Brandon Zylstra, Keith Kirkwood, Pharoh Cooper

Heading into Week 14, Moore totaled 50 catches, 924 yards and four touchdowns on the season. But Moore was also dealing with a sprained ankle injury. In last week’s loss to the Vikings, Moore came down awkwardly in the end zone. Reports say he may not been able to play in Week 14 anyway. Anderson and Samuel would get a boost with guys like Zylstra, Kirkwood and Cooper moving up a spot on the depth chart. Anderson was already a pleasant surprise this year, a few extra targets could make him a nice play in Week 14.