Report: Ravens vs. Steelers to Be Played; BAL Had 2 Positive Tests Saturday

The NFL intends to move forward with Tuesday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Ravens are expected to be without nine players and eight staff members due to the team's COVID-19 outbreak. Schefter also reported there were two positive tests on Saturday.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson is among the players who were placed on the COVID list and are not expected to play Tuesday. Robert Griffin III will likely get the start at quarterback, with Trace McSorley also on the reserve list.

Tight end Mark Andrews, who is Type 1 diabetic, also tested positive for the virus, per Schefter. Diabetes is considered among the preexisting conditions that increase the likelihood of a person suffering severe symptoms from COVID-19. 

In total, six Pro Bowlers from the Ravens' 2019 roster are currently on the COVID-19 list. Jackson and Andrews are joined by running back Mark Ingram, fullback Patrick Ricard, long snapper Morgan Cox and linebacker Matthew Judon.

After postponing games earlier this season due to COVID outbreaks, the NFL has seemingly abandoned the idea of canceling or postponing games moving forward. The Ravens' outbreak is as severe as the one suffered by the Tennessee Titans that led to their game against the Steelers being postponed in Week 4.

It seems the NFL's commitment to finishing the regular season in 17 weeks has taken precedence over competitive balance.