The NFL and NFLPA released a memo to teams on Thursday afternoon detailing an update in the league's current COVID-19 protocols. This comes amid a spike of cases throughout the league -- and the country -- along with the new Omicron variant factoring into the equation. So far, there are with positive cases engulfing several
Lamarr Woodley Jersey clubs, particularly the , , and ."Throughout the pandemic we have continuously evolved our protocols to meet our goal of advancing the safety of the players, coaches and staff," the memo reads. "The changes we are making today aim to addre s the increase in cases and advent of the Omicron variant. Effective immediately, all clubs will implement preventative measures that have proven effective: masking regardle s of vaccination status, remote or outdoor meetings, eliminating in-
Jalen Rose Jersey person meals, and no outside visitors while on team travel."We will continue to strongly encourage booster shots as the most effective protection. Finally, and based on expert advance, we will adjust the return-to-participation requirements for those who have recovered from COVID-19. All of these changes are grounded in our data and science-backed approach, with safety our
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Jeremy Clark Jersey no more than 15 players working out in a single room at one time regardle s of vaccination status. In-person meetings are prohibited unle s held outdoors or in the practice bubble with individuals physically distanced. As for "testing out" of quarantine, there are now more ways for fully vaccinated individuals to come off the reserve list, which is the most notable update as it relates to on-field play. , the key will be for the individuals to be asymptomatic for at least 24 hours before those options could start going into motion.