Rams' Andrew Whitworth Placed on COVID-19/Reserve List Ahead of Week 16 vs. Vikings

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The Los Angeles Rams left tackle was placed on the reserve list. The Rams are going to play the Vikings on Sunday. On Sunday.
The news is bad news for the Rams. They need to beat the Vikings or the Saints or Eagles to get into the playoffs.

The 40-year-old has played 16 seasons in the NFL. He was a free agent when he signed with the Rams.

Sean McVay's tenure began in the first year of Whitworth's in L.A. The Rams finished as the top scoring team in the league in both of the last two years. L.A. lost in Super Bowl LIII after winning theNFC Championship the second year.

He is a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro.

The Rams' backup at left tackle is also on the reserve list. If the team doesn't get a third-round pick before Sunday's game, they'll likely use a guard or a backup guard.