Ravens Game Against Steelers Postponed From Thanksgiving

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Ravens will play the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, but it will not be on Thanksgiving, according to the NFL. Instead, the Baltimore team will play the Steelers on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

"This decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts," the NFL said in a statement Tuesday about the schedule change.

Several players on the Ravens' roster tested positive for the coronavirus in the past few days.

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

Originally, the game against the undefeated Steelers was slated for 8:20 p.m. at Heinz Field on Thanksgiving. It was one of three NFL matchups slated for Thanksgiving. The other two are still set to go on as planned.

First, the Houston Texans take on the Detroit Lions at 12:30 p.m. on CBS.

Then the Washington Football Team plays the Dallas Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. on FOX.

See Also:

• Baltimore Ravens Coronavirus Reserve List Grows
• Ravens-Steelers Game On Despite 3 Coronavirus Cases: Harbaugh
• Ravens Reopen Practice Facility In Owings Mills After Virus Scare
• Baltimore Ravens Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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