Lions place two cornerbacks on reserve/COVID-19 list

The Detroit Lions placed rookie cornerbacks Mark Gilbert and Ifeatu Melifonwu on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Both players will miss Sunday's game between the Lions (1-10-1) and Broncos (6-6) in Denver.

Gilbert, 24, has appeared in five games and registered three tackles, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. He was signed off the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad in October.

Melifonwu, 22, has played in th