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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for coronavirus.
A person with knowledge of the scenario validated Jackson’s positive COVID-19 test to USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones. The individual spoke on the condition of privacy due to the fact that of the sensitive nature of the issue.
NFL Network was the first to report the favorable test.
The Ravens reported extra positive tests earlier Thursday, the day their game versus the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers was initially set up to be played. The contest has been held off to Sunday at 1: 15 p.m. ET on NBC. All indications indicate backup Robert Griffin III beginning behind center with Jackson out.
Griffin took to Twitter late Thursday to reveal assistance for his colleagues and to say that dealing with “this break out within the group is larger than football.”
Wishing my brother @Lj_era8 and every player, employee and their households dealing with COVID-19 Ensuring the safety of the entire organization is important.
Handling this outbreak within the group is bigger than football— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) November 27, 2020
On Wednesday, the group disciplined strength and conditioning coach Steve Saunders for stopping working to report coronavirus symptoms and not consistently wearing his mask or tracking gadget while inside the facility. The team did not call Saunders, though The Athletic reported it was Saunders. Earlier this week, Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram evaluated favorable for COVID-19
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The Ravens are currently confronting a break out, with positive tests coming in on four successive days. The Ravens have already placed a total of nine players on the COVID-19/ reserve list today, and they have had a number of team member likewise evaluate favorable.
Due to the fact that of the break out, the Ravens’ facility will be off restricts a minimum of until Monday, coach John Harbaugh verified to ESPN Thursday night. They will need to complete their preparations for Pittsburgh remotely or at another location.
If Sunday’s video game is played, then they have fast turn-around for a Thursday game in your home versus the Cowboys.
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