Barry Sanders Tests Positive for COVID-19
Barry Sanders, one of the Detroit Lions’ biggest former stars, announced Friday (Aug. 20) that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a post on Twitter, Sanders stated that he…

DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 18: Barry Sanders during the Pro Football Hall of Fame half time show during the Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions game at Ford Field on October 18, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Barry Sanders, one of the Detroit Lions' biggest former stars, announced Friday (Aug. 20) that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a post on Twitter, Sanders stated that he is fully vaccinated and free from symptoms right now.
Sanders added that he is "staying in" until he gets the green light from his doctors to return to normal activities. View his tweet below.
Anne EricksonWriter
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
Related Stories




