Ravens Reopen Practice Facility In Owings Mills After Virus Scare

OWINGS MILLS, MD — The Baltimore Ravens temporarily closed their practice facility in Owings Mills after multiple people affiliated with the organization tested positive for the coronavirus.

Coach John Harbaugh said running back Mark Ingram, running back J.K. Dobbins and nose tackle Brandon Williams were on the reserve/COVID-19 list after Ingram and Dobbins tested positive for the coronavirus.

Contact tracing had been completed by Monday afternoon, and Harbaugh said the practice facility had reopened.

"No coaches were involved," Harbaugh said, noting the minimal spread was testament to the adherence to protocols. "Our players did a great job on the sidelines with the masks" and following protocols during the week, at the game, in the locker room, and in the hotel, Harbaugh said. "That's probably the thing that gives us the chance to play this game on Thursday night is the guys doing a great job with that here in the building and at the game."

News of the coronavirus cases came the day after the Ravens fell in overtime to the Tennessee Titans, 30-24, at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

"Last night, we were informed that multiple members of the Baltimore Ravens organization tested positive for COVID-19, and those individuals immediately began to self-quarantine," the Ravens said in a statement. "We have started the process of contact tracing, and during this time, the Under Armour Performance Center will be closed, with all team activities conducted virtually."

This is not the first time the team has faced the virus in the organization. The team reported Marlon Humphrey tested positive for the virus on Nov. 2. Officials said cornerback Iman Marsha also tested positive on Nov. 12, and new protocols were being introduced in the practice facility, such as requiring players and coaches to wear face shields or stay 6 feet apart and limiting the number of personnel in the weight room to 10 players and five staff, with social distancing required.

The Ravens said they planned to continue following guidance from the NFL, medical trainers and team doctors.

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