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Flu Bug Hits Baltimore Days Before Facing Pittsburgh

The Baltimore Ravens aren’t just set to battle the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend. They’re also trying to dispatch influenza. A bug has hit the Ravens’ locker room with two starters falling ill days before kickoff. Per head coach John Harbaugh, WR Rashod Bateman and CB Marlon Humphrey are sick with unclear statuses this weekend.

Harbaugh said both Rashod Bateman and Marlin Humphrey are sick. He said Bateman was on the field before practice, running around a bit.
He’s hopeful both will be ready to play Sunday.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) January 2, 2026

Bateman failed to practice Wednesday or Thursday due to illness.