OWINGS MILLS, Md.– Baltimore Ravens beginning nose tackle Brandon Williams was put on the reserve/COVID -19 list on Saturday.
Williams was put on the list after being available in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN. He did not test favorable, the source stated. Per NFL/NFLPA procedure, Williams should isolate for five days after the initial direct exposure.
The Ravens, who made the journey to Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon, are now anticipated to be without two beginning defensive linemen for Sundays video game versus the Eagles. Defensive end Derek Wolfe (neck/concussion) is listed as doubtful.
2 RelatedWilliams has actually been a crucial figure in the Ravens run defense. With him in the lineup given that 2017 (47 games), Baltimore has actually held groups to 87.2 lawns hurrying per game and 3.9 yards per carry. In 6 video games without Williams over that period, the Ravens have quit 160.3 lawns hurrying per game and 4.6 yards per carry.
Williams did not practice Thursday and Friday for non-injury associated factors. After Fridays practice, coach John Harbaugh said Williams had “an individual excused lack.”
On Thursday and Friday, Ravens gamers were spotted using masks while walking out to the practice field, which is not something they previously did.
When asked a little over two weeks ago about what it will require to avoid COVID-19, Williams said: “Do as much as you potentially can to safeguard you and the household and the individuals that you like. Sometimes if you capture it, you catch it. Sometimes, it just is what it is and its unavoidable.”
Justin Ellis is anticipated to change Williams and make his very first start considering that 2018. Jihad Ward or Justin Madubuike might fill in for Wolfe.
Williams becomes just the 2nd Ravens player to be put on the reserve/COVID -19 list and the first given that training school officially started.
The Ravens defense currently leads the NFL in least points enabled, offering up 15.2 points per game.
Williams was positioned on the list after coming in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, a source confirmed to ESPN. In six video games without Williams over that period, the Ravens have offered up 160.3 backyards hurrying per video game and 4.6 lawns per bring.
When asked a little over 2 weeks ago about what it will take to avoid COVID-19, Williams stated: “Do as much as you possibly can to protect you and the household and the people that you like.
