(WXYZ) -- Detroit Lions first round draft pick Penei Sewell announced on social media Wednesday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be missing the team's rookie minicamp.
"Really wish I was heading to my new home today and able to be at mini-camp with my new teammates and coaches," Sewell wrote. "Look forward to getting out to the D as soon as I’m cleared!"
Found out this past weekend I tested positive for COVID. Really wish I was heading to my new home today and able to be at mini-camp with my new teammates and coaches. Look forward to getting out to the D as soon as I’m cleared!
— Penei Sewell (@peneisewell58) May 12, 2021
Detroit's rookie minicamp is scheduled for May 14-16.
