Steelers 'bracing for multiple additional' positive COVID-19 tests on Saturday?
Pittsburgh Steelers players were irritated when the NFL announced that their prime-time Thanksgiving matchup against the Baltimore Ravens was moved to Sunday, and then to Tuesday, due to positive COVID-19 results from John Harbaugh's side.
It was the second time this season that the Steelers had a game moved due to the virus, but now the Ravens aren't the only ones experiencing an outbreak. Pittsburgh placed three players on the reserve/COVID list on Friday, and that's not all.
According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Steelers are "bracing for multiple additional" positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday.
If both the Ravens and Steelers return more positive tests over the weekend, Tuesday's game might, once again, have to be pushed back. The NFL also could cancel the game, resulting in a forfeit for one team. However, since both sides are experiencing an outbreak, it seems unlikely that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell pulls the plug on the matchup.
The Ravens currently have 14 players on the reserve/COVID list, including quarterback Lamar Jackson, but several players could reportedly return ahead of Tuesday's matchup.
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