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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Sun Jan 23, 2022, 01:35 PM Jan 2022

NFL to stop daily testing of unvaccinated players

The NFL will stop daily testing of unvaccinated players, according to multiple reports. ESPN says unvaccinated players will be subject to the same COVID-19 protocols as vaccinated players.

The decision comes in the middle of the playoffs— with only eight teams still vying for a Super Bowl championship. The change is expected to only impact a few players.
ESPN reports that roughly 12 unvaccinated players are still on teams in the playoffs.

The NFL Network reports that all players will be subjected to enhanced symptom screening, symptom-based testing and targeted surveillance testing.

In the last month, more than 700 players have tested positive for the virus, ESPN reports.

https://www.10news.com/news/national/nfl-to-stop-daily-testing-of-unvaccinated-players-reports-say

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NFL to stop daily testing of unvaccinated players (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Jan 2022 OP
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FalloutShelter Jan 2022 #1
Ah, a Josh Allen, Cole Weasley (sic) decision (nt) NoRethugFriends Jan 2022 #2
Can't risk a star/QB missing a playoff game due to a positive test, so better stop testing. RockRaven Jan 2022 #3
Exactly FalloutShelter Jan 2022 #4
Can't have a superstar in protocol with the SallyHemmings Jan 2022 #5
"Don't ask, don't tell" meets Covid19 milestogo Jan 2022 #6

RockRaven

(16,270 posts)
3. Can't risk a star/QB missing a playoff game due to a positive test, so better stop testing.
Sun Jan 23, 2022, 01:50 PM
Jan 2022

You know, TFG's COVID strategy.

SallyHemmings

(1,880 posts)
5. Can't have a superstar in protocol with the
Sun Jan 23, 2022, 03:55 PM
Jan 2022

Super Bowl on the horizon…

If it spreads, they have the off season to recover.



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