Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19, per report

[Yavin4]

Source: CBS sports

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the Baltimore Ravens this past week, and it now has reportedly affected their best player. On Thursday night, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson tested positive for the coronavirus. The Ravens were scheduled to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night, but the league was forced to reschedule the matchup due to the Ravens' COVID-19 outbreak.

Read more: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-quarterback-lamar-jackson-tests-positive-for-covid-19-per-report/

[Rebl2]

1. Supposedly

They are going to play Sunday. Doubtful in my opinion.

[Baclava]

2. Considering both running backs and centers got it, he's due, make them forfeit, they screwed up

Give the Steelers a win and their bye week back


Ravens discipline coach for conduct during COVID outbreak

The Baltimore Ravens disciplined a strength and conditioning coach on Wednesday for not reporting symptoms and not consistently wearing a mask or tracking device

https://nypost.com/2020/11/25/ravens-discipline-coach-for-conduct-during-covid-outbreak/

[gab13by13]

3. I seriously doubt a forfeit will happen,

although I agree that is the best option. A forfeit won't happen because none of the players get paid, including the Steelers, correct me if I'm wrong. Losing a game day check isn't like calling off work from the paper mill.

[ProfessorGAC]

4. Heard On ESPN, Just A Bit Ago...

...they have 12 players positive.
And, the take was that an unmasked strength coach tested positive first, then boom!
Even in the NFL, the strength & conditioning room is only so big. And a guy who basically works just in that room went unmasked.
Forfeit talk came up, but it's more likely they move the game to week 18, which the Steelers really hate. They reported that a forfeiture leads to the forfeiting team to get NO MONEY for that game!
Very unlikely solution.

[gab13by13]

5. Going to week 18 will probably happen,

but that can be a really big penalty for the Steelers. Remember this year only 2 teams get byes for the playoffs, 1 in each conference. Going to week 18 for the game could possibly take away that bye for the Steelers and could also mess up the schedule for the rest of the playoffs. What happens if the Ravens can't play their game Thursday? Do the Cowboys get a forfeit and the Steelers have to play week 18?

[Yavin4]

8. The NFL was too damn cheap to create bubbles in every city.

Just rent out an entire hotel complex in every city. Restrict it to players, coaches, other personnel, and immediate family members. Test everyone on a daily basis. Shuttle players back and forth to practice and home games. Private planes for road games.

Yes, this would have been expensive, but the NFL could have easily afforded it.

[ProfessorGAC]

10. A Fine Idea

Somehow the NBA found the resources to do it.

[Yavin4]

11. It may have made the games even better.

Everyone together in one place. No distractions. Everyone bonding and focusing on the week ahead. it could have been a very positive thing.

The hotels would have loved it as well as most of them are sitting empty right now.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. And, No Stars On The Shelf!

Lamar Jackson is good for ratings.
Now, he's not playing.
I know guys get hurt a lot in the NFL. But, now extra box office guys are missing games.
The only saving grace may be that since people aren't much going out, the game ratings may be up.
Still seems bad business to put the players at even greater risk of missing games.

[Yavin4]

13. Calls the integrity of the games in question.

Let's say the Ravens have to forfeit and the Steelers go on to have a perfect season. It will be forever tainted and called into question.

[ProfessorGAC]

16. Good Call!

A walkover against a division rival with close games being predominant?
Asterisk for sure. Even if just in reputation.

[gab13by13]

6. Why hasn't anyone thought of this idea?

Move the Steelers/Ravens game to Monday or Tuesday. Then move the Ravens/Cowboys game to Sunday.

[Yavin4]

9. Already a game scheduled for Monday.

The NFL doesn't like to have 2 games on Monday night.

[Yeehah]

7. I'm a Steelers fan, but I like Lamar

and hope he gets well soon, if he's sick.

I really like all three of our Heisman winners in the AFC North. All three seem like good dudes and are pretty good at their jobs. I'm just in shock about Burrows' injury. Awful thing to happen. Joe really looked like he would develop into a very good QB. I can only hope he makes a full recovery. Great fun watching these three youngsters competing against our "old man" in Pittsburgh.

[DeminPennswoods]

14. Pgh/Balt game moved to Tuesday

Balt/Dal game scheduled for Thursday is moved to Monday at 5PM as part of MNF doubleheader.

Steelers placed Tuitt, Buggs and Hawkins on the covid19 list, but did not say they were infected.

[JonLP24]

15. I hope he recovers and I hope this doesn't impact his career

He has a shot at being one of the greatest if not greatest dual threat QB of all time.