Pittsburgh Steelers

Ravens’ COVID-19 outbreak forces Steelers to lose second weekend off

PITTSBURGH — For the third time this season, the Steelers will have another of their games moved because of a COVID-19 outbreak.

And for the second time, it will be a game against the Ravens that has been moved.

The NFL announced Wednesday that the Steelers’ Thursday night game against the Ravens has been moved to Sunday following a rash of positive COVID-19 tests within Baltimore’s organization. As of Wednesday morning, the Ravens had placed four players on the Reserve/COVID List and reportedly had six front office members, including one coach, test positive, as well.

The Ravens are reportedly set to announce another spate of players who would not have been eligible to play in this game because of contact tracing that put them in close proximity to players who have tested positive.

The Ravens already have running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram, nose tackle Brandon Williams and linebacker Pernell McPhee on the Reserve/COVID List. The latest additions to the list are defensive end Calais Campbell and offensive linemen Matt Skura and Pat Mekari. Skura was replaced by Mekhari at center last week, meaning he had extensive close contact with quarterback Lamar Jackson.

According to the NFL, the game will now be played on Sunday at 1:15 p.m. on WPXI Channel 11!

Wednesday evening, the Ravens issued a statement that they disciplined a staff member for “conducted surrounding the recent COVID-19 cases that have affected players and staff.” According to reports, that employee is a strength and conditioning coach who did not report having symptoms and didn’t consistently wear a mask or tracking device.

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