Two days into preseason camp, Michigan State lost two more players for the 2020-21 season, each opting out of playing due to health concerns …
Two days into preseason camp, Michigan State lost two more players for the 2020-21 season, each opting out of playing due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19. Redshirt freshman linebacker Marcel Lewis and freshman offensive lineman Justin Stevens both announced on Twitter Saturday they intend to sit out the upcoming season, bringing Michigan State’s total to four players who have opted out after defensive end Jacub Panasiuk and right tackle Jordan Reid, both seniors, opted out earlier this week. Lewis appeared in three games last season as a true freshman and noted issues his family has already encountered in dealing with the virus, including the death of a family member, as the main reason for not playing. “This was a tough decision for me and my family but we feel like this is the best decision for me in terms of my health and well-being,” Lewis wrote. “Due to family experiences and the uncertainty with regarding to COVID-19 has influenced me to make this decision.
