NFL: Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson held out of practice due to another positive Covid test
Owings Mills, Maryland - The Baltimore Ravens were missing their superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson as he was held out of practice on Wednesday after testing positive for Covid-19.
This was the first time Jackson (24) was kept from team activities so far this preseason.
He is believed to be unvaccinated as he’s been tested every day since he first appeared at camp this past Thursday.
The former NFL MVP had actually tested positive once before during the last season, missing his team’s Thanksgiving game, but returned to finish the season.
His last test from Tuesday was flagged by the NFL, resulting in his temporary removal from the team.
Unvaccinated players that test positive during the preseason are mandated to a ten-day quarantine.
Ravens head coach comments on players' positive Covid tests
"It's just the way the world is right now," said Ravens head coach John Harbaugh in his comments to the NFL Network about the state of affairs within his team.
Running back Gus Edwards had also tested positive, but Harbaugh did not say how long either of his players would be missing from action.
Harbaugh also added that his team is currently at least 90% vaccinated, including his entire coaching staff.
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