Lamar Jackson Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Report

BALTIMORE, MD — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. He is one of several players and staffers on the team to contract the virus this week.

Jackson is one of two players whose positive test results were reported Thursday, in addition to a staff member, according to ESPN, which reported the Ravens would not be allowed to practice at the Under Armour Performance Center until Monday, Nov. 30.

At least seven other players have tested positive for the virus since Sunday.

Defensive end Jihad Ward was put on the reserved/COVID-19 list, the Ravens reported Thursday.

Defensive end Calais Campbell and offensive linemen Patrick Mekari and Matt Skura were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the Ravens reported Wednesday afternoon. The day before, the Ravens said outside linebacker Pernell McPhee was put on the list.

Running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins also tested positive for the virus after the team played the Tennessee Titans, Coach John Harbaugh said at a media briefing Monday. Ingram, Dobbins and nose tackle Brandon Williams were on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

The NFL postponed the Ravens-Steelers game from Thursday to Sunday afternoon, citing health and safety reasons in making the decision, "out of an abundance of caution."

The Ravens disciplined a staff member for "conduct surrounding the recent COVID-19 cases that have affected players and staff," the Ravens said in a statement issued on Thanksgiving. According to a reporter for the NFL Network, the staffer was a strength and conditioning coach who neither reported symptoms nor wore a mask.

The Ravens-Steelers game is planned for 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 25, 2020

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• Baltimore Ravens Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus