It seemed like the perfect way to cap a comeback for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant. But alas, Bryant said he was pulled from warm ups and tested positive for COVID-19, ending a potential revenge game against his former team before he ever had a chance
Bryant joined Baltimore this season after a two-year absence from football. The last time Bryant had played in the regular season was with Dallas in 2017. Though he downplayed the matchup this week, saying his release from the team was “water under the bridge,” few would have blamed Bryant if this game meant just a little more to him.
The Ravens have been battling a COVID-19 outbreak that saw this week’s game reschedule twice and last week’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers rescheduled three times. Baltimore placed a total of 23 players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list following Week 11’s loss to the Tennessee Titans and if Bryant did indeed test positive for COVID-19, he’ll make the 27th Ravens player to go on the list this season.
Bryant had been on the field at M&T Bank Stadium for individual warmups a few hours before kickoff. If Bryant’s test isn’t a false positive, finding out so late after he had practiced this week, warmed up at the stadium, and had talked to several Cowboys players, leaves the potential for further outbreaks on both teams.
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