RAVENS’ BRYANT COVID-19 NEGATIVE

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said wide receiver Dez Bryant has tested negative for COVID-19 since he was ruled out of Tuesday’s game against the Cowboys, confirming Bryant’s tweets in recent days.

“He has had some negative tests,” Harbaugh said Saturday on a video conference call. “There’s a protocol that goes with that, a certain number of days that you have to test negative after a certain number of positive tests. He’s on schedule with that and that’s where it stands right now. He’s still on the COVID-19 reserve list at this time.”

After two inconclusive tests from Tuesday morning, Bryant was administered a point-of-care (PCR) test at M&T Bank Stadium in the evening, which produced a positive result. Bryant was ruled out of the game with an illness and sent home to quarantine.

Bryant tweeted on Thursday that he tested negative for the coronavirus “back to back.” On Friday, he wrote, “I tested negative again.”

The typical self-quarantine period for a player who tests positive is 10 days, meaning Bryant would likely miss Monday night’s game against the Browns. However, under protocols, a player can return earlier if he is not showing symptoms and returns two consecutive negative PCR virus tests at least 24 hours apart within a five-day period.

Notable

Dolphins leading rusher Myles Gaskin went on the COVID-19 list Saturday, a blow to the playoff-contending team on the eve of its game against Kansas City.

• Ownership of the Tennessee Titans is remaining with the Adams family with Susie Adams Smith agreeing to sell her share of the team to the family-controlled KSA Industries Inc.

• Cornerback Bless Austin and tight end Trevon Wesco were activated from the injured reserve list as the winless Jets made nine roster moves ahead of their game at Seattle.