The Baltimore Ravens have placed Dez Bryant on the COVID-19 list after the three-time Pro Bowler returned a positive test result.

Bryant was denied the chance to go up against his former team when he returned a positive result just ahead of Baltimore's clash with the Dallas Cowboys.

The Ravens, who have been hit by a raft of coronavirus cases over recent weeks, managed a 34-17 triumph in the three-time Pro Bowler's absence, with quarterback Lamar Jackson – returning from his own quarantine period – claiming Baltimore were desperate to win for Bryant.

Baltimore became only the third team since at least 1940 to record at least 100 rushing yards – they had 161 by halftime – in 35 successive games, but they will now be without another key player.

Bryant will be sidelined for at least 10 days, meaning he will miss Monday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

The 32-year-old, who initially suggested he was not going to play again this season but has since changed his mind, also claimed he tested negative, tweeting on Thursday: "I tested negative back to back for COVID and I'm not excited about it."