Lamar Jackson has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), it was reported Thursday.
Sources told NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that the Ravens quarterback and current NFL MVP have tested positive. The date of the test was not given, only that Jackson tested positive.
ESPN’s Jamison Hensley followed by his own report that Jackson tested positive
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The positive test reported by Jackson is the latest bad news for Baltimore. The Ravens saw their Thanksgiving game against the Steelers postponed after several positive tests, with running backs Mark Ingram and JK Dobbins as notable names. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the odds of Sunday’s game being played are “rapidly diminishing”.
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will not allow players to enter the facility until Monday, Schefter said, leaving Sunday’s game in doubt.
Ravens HC John Harbaugh just confirmed to ESPN that he told the team tonight that players will not be allowed into the training facility until at least Monday. https://t.co/HESwy2Y5Op
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 27, 2020
The game was rescheduled until 1:15 p.m. ET on Sunday, but the latest round of test results clearly cast doubt on the showdown, and subsequent test results are likely the determining factor.
Professional football conference reported Thursday evening a decision on when the game will be played is expected on Friday.
The Ravens have had several positive tests in recent weeks, and the organization has decided to suspend a staff member for “conduct related to recent positive cases of COVID-19 which have affected players and staff.” Jeff Zrebiec of Athletic reported Thursday that strength and conditioning trainer, Steve Saunders, was the staff member.
This story has been updated.