Madden NFL 23 officially postponed the Thanksgiving night game
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08 Mar 2023 01:02:15 am.
The first sign of problems were evident after the Ravens overtime win over the Titans. On Sunday night , several players were positive for Covid-19 and the team announced the test results and saying they were closing training facilities to stop the spread.
Baltimore changed to "virtual preparations," but they are still hoping that they will play next Thursday. The reports indicate that Mark Ingram, and JK Dobbins both had positive tests. Without its two main running backs, Gus Edwards is slotted in to begin the game in the match against the Steelers.
The Ravens announce more players have been tested positive for Covid. The most prominent name Tuesday is linebacker Pernell McPhee, who is added to the injury list due to the virus. Even though he's missing several starters The team is hopeful that it will still be played on Thursday night.
On the day of the game on the eve of the scheduled game, the Ravens announced that more players and personnel had tested positive. In response , Madden NFL 23 officially postponed the Thanksgiving night game declaring it would be played on Sunday afternoon at 1:15 p.m.
No one is happy about the decision. A few Ravens players express displeasure at the league's placing them in danger at all.
It is also reported that the Steelers are also dissatisfied with the fact that their scheduled game being relocated with less than 24 hours notice. Pittsburgh is expected to enter the game undefeated they are pushing for a first round bye, and even home field advantage during the playoffs. The decision to delay the game impacts their future practices.
The Ravens announce they have internally removed a staff member suspected to be a fitness and conditioning trainer, after not being able to adhere to protocols. Additionally, three additional players have been added to The Ravens' Covid list, two of whom are on the offensive line, while one is on the defense.
Since the game has been postponed there are reports that additional athletes have tested positivefor example, the quarterback Lamar Jackson.
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