COVID-19 IR/Opt Out Tracker & Backups to Target

Feb 05, 2021
COVID-19 IR/Opt Out Tracker & Backups to Target

With players now being tagged with the reserve/COVID-19 designation, we thought it would be useful to keep track of when players enter the list, so that you have a good idea of their on-field availability. This article also contains a list of players who have chosen to completely opt-out for the 2020 season.

* Only fantasy-relevant players will be on both lists to limit the noise.


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This chart will be updated as players are deemed list-worthy, along with when their quarantine period has expired. The NFL’s reserve/COVID-19 list was created for players who either test positive for the virus, or are being quarantined due to contact with an infected person or persons. Per the agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, it does not appear that we will be privy to which reason the players receive this designation.

Once players start to come off the list, we should have a better idea of their average length of stay.

Reserve/COVID-19 List
Player Team POS IR Date Est. Date off IR Actual Date off IR
Ke'Shawn Vaughn Buccaneers RB 7/27/20 8/14/20 8/6/20
Justin Jefferson Vikings WR 7/27/20 8/14/20 8/4/20
Richie James 49ers WR/R 7/27/20 8/14/20 8/3/20
Dontrell Hilliard Browns RB 7/27/20 8/14/20 8/4/20
Keith Smith Falcons FB 7/29/20 8/16/20 8/15/20
Logan Thomas Football Team TE 7/29/29 8/16/20 8/9/20
Kenny Golladay Lions WR 7/29/20 8/16/20 8/5/20
T.J. Hockenson Lions TE 7/29/20 8/16/20 8/8/20
Jace Sternberger Packers TE 7/30/20 8/17/20 8/17/20
Mason Crosby Packers K 7/30/20 8/17/20 8/15/20
Devontae Booker Raiders RB 7/30/20 8/17/20 8/4/20
Jeff Wilson 49ers RB 7/30/20 8/17/20 8/4/20
Matthew Stafford Lions QB 8/1/20 8/18/20 8/4/20
Jaylen Samuels Steelers RB 8/2/20 8/19/20 8/13/20
James Washington Steelers WR 8/2/20 8/19/20 8/7/20
Gardner Minshew Jaguars QB 8/2/20 8/19/20 8/4/20
Ryquell Armstead Jaguars RB 8/2/20 & 9/4/20 8/19/20 Out for Season
Maxx Crosby Raiders DE 8/6/20 8/23/20 8/15/20
Deonte Harris Saints WR 8/14/20 8/26/20 8/16/20
John Ross Bengals WR 8/12 8/24/20 8/23/20
Keesean Johnson Cardinals WR 9/11/20 9/29/20 9/28/20
Adam Humphries Titans WR 10/2/20 10/20/20 10/14/20
Cameron Batson Titans WR 10/2/20 10/20/20 10/14/20
Cam Newton Patriots QB 10/3/20 10/21/20 10/14/20
Jeffrey Simmons Titans DT 10/3/20 10/21/20 10/15/20
Stephon Gilmore Patriots CB 10/7/20 10/25/20 10/15/20
Corey Davis Titans WR 10/7/20 10/25/20 10/19/20
MyCole Pruitt Titans TE 10/8/20 10/26/20 10/20/20
Anthony Sherman Chiefs FB 10/13/20 10/29/20 11/7/20
Sony Michel Patriots RB 10/17/20 11/1/20 11/5/20
Joey Slye Panthers K 10/21/20 11/4/20 10/23/20
Emmanuel Sanders Saints WR 10/23/20 11/6/20 11/4/20
Dawson Knox Bills TE 10/24/20 11/7/20 11/5/20
Chris Thompson Jaguars RB 10/24/20 11/7/20 10/30/20
A.J. Dillon Packers RB 11/2/20 11/15/20 12/9/20
Andy Dalton Cowboys QB 11/3/20 11/16/20 11/16/20
Kendrick Bourne 49ers WR 11/4/20 & 11/9/20 11/17/20 11/6/20 & 11/13/20
Matthew Stafford Lions QB 11/4/20 11/17/20 11/7/20
Brandon Aiyuk 49ers WR 11/4/20 11/6/20
Deebo Samuel 49ers WR 11/4/20 11/6/20
Chris Jones Chiefs DT 11/5/20 11/6/20
Patrick Queen Ravens LB 11/5/20 11/7/20
Lynn Bowden Dolphins RB 11/6/20 11/19/20 11/12/20
Baker Mayfield Browns QB 11/8/20 11/20/20 11/11/20
Vance McDonald Steelers TE 11/9/20 11/21/20 1/9/21
Ben Roethlisberger Steelers QB 11/10/20 11/22/20 11/14/20
Jaylen Samuels Steelers RB 11/10/20 11/22/20
Mecole Hardman Chiefs WR 11/11/20 11/23/20 11/23/20
Kyle Van Noy Dolphins LB 11/12/20 11/14/20
Christian Wilkins Dolphins DT 11/12/20 11/28/20
Corey Littleton Raiders LB 11/12/20 11/28/20
Andy Janovich Browns FB 11/16/20 11/27/20 11/30/20
Cody Parkey Browns K 11/18/20 11/28/20 11/26/20
Miles Garrett Browns DE 11/20/20 12/2/20 12/1/20
Corey Clement Eagles RB 11/12/20 11/27/20
Dante Pettis Giants WR 11/20/20 12/2/20 12/24/20
Brandon Aiyuk 49ers WR 11/20/20 12/2/20 12/1/20
J.K. Dobbins Ravens RB 11//23/20 12/4/20
Mark Ingram Ravens RB 11/23/20 12/5/20
Adam Thielen Vikings WR 11/23/20 12/4/20
Chase McLaughlin Jaguars K 11/24/20 11/30/20
Auden Tate Bengals WR 11/25/20 11/28/20
Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals WR 11/26/20 12/6/20 12/8/20
Lamar Jackson Ravens QB 11/26/20 12/6/20 12/7/20
Jonathan Taylor Colts RB 11/28/20 12/8/20 12/7/20
James Conner Steelers RB 11/28/20 12/8/20 12/9/20
Mark Andrews Ravens TE 11/29/20 12/9/20 12/9/20
Julian Edelman Patriots WR 11/30/20 12/10/20 12/10/20
Matt Breida Dolphins RB 12/4/20 12/12/20 12/18/20
D.J. Moore Panthers WR 12/7/20 12/15/20 12/16/20
Curtis Samuel Panthers WR 12/7/20 12/15/20 12/11/20
Dez Bryant Ravens WR 12/10/20 12/19/20 12/15/20
David Johnson Texans RB 12/10/20 12/19/20 12/16/20
Myles Gaskin Dolphins RB 12/12/20 12/21/20 12/23/20
Brandon McManus Broncos K 12/14/20 12/23/20
Ryan Succop Buccaneers K 12/15/20 12/17/20
Henry Ruggs Raiders WR 12/15/20 12/26/20 12/24/20
Marquise Brown Ravens WR 12/16/20 12/19/20
Miles Boykin Ravens WR 12/16/20 12/19/20
Ronald Jones Buccaneers RB 12/16/20 12/29/20
Jameis Winston Saints QB 12/20/20 12/24/20
Anthony Hitchens Chiefs LB 12/22/20 1/11/21
Hunter Henry Chargers TE 12/24/20
Jarvis Landry Browns WR 12/26/20 12/31/20
Rashard Higgins Browns WR 12/26/20 12/31/20
Donovan Peoples-Jones Browns WR 12/26/20 12/31/20
John Brown Bills WR 12/28/20 1/1/21
Stephen Gostkowski Titans K 12/28/20 1/7/21
Harrison Bryant Browns TE 12/29/20 1/8/21
Cooper Kupp Rams WR 12/29/20 1/6/21
Ryan Fitzpatrick Dolphins QB 12/31/20
Keenan Allen Chargers WR 12/31/20
Alvin Kamara Saints RB 1/1/21 1/9/21
Latavius Murray Saints RB 1/1/21 1/9/21
Tyler Kroft Bills TE 1/2/21 1/4/21
Eric Ebron Steelers TE 1/2/21 1/7/21
Christian Kirk Cardinals WR 1/2/21
Demarcus Robinson Chiefs WR 2/1/21 2/5/21

Opt-Out List

The original deadline to opt-out for the 2020 season has officially passed and we are now onto the start of real football.

However, players can still opt-out in two ways:

  • New diagnosis of a high-risk condition
  • Player’s family member dies, is hospitalized or otherwise moves to a medical facility because of COVID-19 or related condition

This table will be updated as news pours in, and a player will not be indicated as sitting out until there is sourced information.

*Only fantasy-relevant guys will be listed as it could get out of control pretty easily.

Players Who Have Opted Out, 2020
Player Team POS Backup to Consider
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif Chiefs G (could impact RBs)
DeAnthony Thomas Ravens WR/Returner
Dan Vitale Patriots FB
Brandon Bolden Patriots RB Rex Burkhead
Marquise Goodwin Eagles WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Greg Ward
Devin Funchess Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jake Kumerow
Nate Solder Giants T (could impact Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley)
Damien Williams Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darwin Thompson, DeAndre Washington
Marqise Lee Patriots WR Jakobi Meyers
C.J. Mosley Jets LB Avery Williamson
Matt LaCosse Patriots TE Devin Asiasi, Dalton Keene
Jamize Olawale Cowboys RB
Geronimo Allison Lions WR Quintez Cephus
Allen Hurns Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford, Jakeem Grant, Mack Hollins
Travis Benjamin 49ers WR Dante Pettis, Trent Taylor
Albert Wilson Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford, Jakeem Grant, Mack Hollins
Josh Doctson Jets WR Braxton Berrios, Josh Malone
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