Ravens' Humphrey tests positive for COVID-19
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey announced Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Ravens said in a statement following the positive test that the team is currently contact tracing and following the NFL's intensive protocol.
Humphrey was sent home from the team facility last Wednesday due to an illness. He returned the following day and participated in practice on Thursday and Friday.
Marlon Humphrey, who says on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19, missed a practice last Wed and was sent home from team facility because he was dealing with cold symptoms. Returned and practiced Thurs and Fri. and played Sunday.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) November 2, 2020
The cornerback played all 53 defensive snaps in Sunday's contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Steelers announced Monday that all of their Sunday tests came back negative. Pittsburgh is also following the NFL's intensive protocol and taking precautionary measures at its team facility.
Humphrey, 24, is the latest NFL player to contract the virus after Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon also reportedly tested positive following tests Sunday. Two Arizona Cardinals players reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend as well.
Baltimore is currently scheduled to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.