As the United States and the rest of the world deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19), we’re beginning to see sports be impacted as well. Though the NFL hasn’t altered the offseason due to the outbreak yet, individual teams are being proactive.
The Baltimore Ravens are among those teams getting a jump on things, releasing a statement about how they’re currently handling the pandemic.
The Ravens organization takes this public health matter very seriously. We have implemented internal policies that align with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, which continue to evolve. We are closely monitoring every aspect of this situation, and we will adapt our procedures to remain in accordance with CDC recommendations as developments are made.
The Ravens’ statement doesn’t go into specifics on what they’re changing or if they’re canceling any travel at this time, instead just referring to the CDC recommendations which include limited social interaction and an emphasis on improved hygiene. However, several other franchises have begun to remove coaches and scouts from the road ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft as a precaution.
Still, the NFL is not currently delaying the start of the 2020 league year, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. It will begin on Wednesday, March 18 as originally scheduled.
As with any issue of this nature, things remain fluid and will likely continue to change as more information comes out. We’ll continue to update things as the NFL and Ravens alter their policies.
