Four Baltimore Ravens players removed from COVID-19 list; first reduction in 9 days

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens activated nose tackle Brandon Williams, quarterback Trace McSorley and injured cornerbacks Tavon Young and Khalil Dorsey from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday.

The Ravens have trimmed the number of players on the reserve/COVID-19 list to 16 players, which marks the first time they have reduced the number of players on this list since the outbreak in Baltimore began on Nov. 22.

It's possible the Ravens will get down to 14 players on the list before they play the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday afternoon. Running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram are both eligible to come off the list after completing a 10-day quarantine.

It's unknown whether Williams will play against Pittsburgh. The Ravens'  starting nose tackle hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle in a 23-17 loss in New England on Nov. 15

McSorley, who was on the reserve/COVID-19 list for 10 days, gives Baltimore two quarterbacks on the active roster. Robert Griffin III is expected to start in place of reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thanksgiving. If McSorley is unable to back up Griffin, Baltimore would promote undrafted rookie Tyler Huntley from the practice squad.

Young and Dorsey revert to injured reserve after coming off the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Baltimore is in the midst of one of the biggest outbreaks in professional sports. At least a dozen Ravens players have tested positive over the last 10 days.

The Ravens practiced earlier Tuesday and are awaiting the latest test results before traveling to Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.