For two-straight seasons, the Baltimore Ravens have seen COVID-19 impact their roster in a major way. With a league-wide outbreak currently decimating many teams, Baltimore has certainly felt the impact of having so many players out, not just with COVID but due to injuries as well.
On Monday, the Ravens announced some good news as they revealed that they had activated outside linebacker Pernell McPhee, cornerback Jimmy Smith and practice squad wide receiver Jaylon Moore from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. However, they also placed practice squad safety Tony Jefferson on the list.
We have activated Jimmy Smith and Pernell McPhee from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
We have placed S Tony Jefferson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. https://t.co/q2PLAWmUjJ
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 27, 2021
Quick update on this list: Jaylon Moore has tested out and has been activated to the practice squad.
The Ravens also have terminated the practice squad contract of OT Adrian Ealy, who they re-signed last week. https://t.co/SkqEoz78Zk— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) December 27, 2021
The returns of Smith and McPhee couldn’t have come at a better time, as Baltimore is extremely decimated at both cornerback and outside linebacker. Smith has missed the past two games, while McPhee has been out for a few months after spending time on injured reserve and then immediately being placed on the COVID list upon activation.
The loss of Jefferson is a bigger one than some people might think. He played very well in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and has been a solid depth piece since returning to Baltimore.
