Unvaccinated NFL players required to undergo daily testing

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Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) reacts to scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2nd fractional of an NFL preseason shot crippled Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, successful Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Posted at 7:46 PM, Aug 31, 2021

and past updated 2021-08-31 20:46:03-04

Fully vaccinated NFL players volition person to beryllium tested for COVID-19 each week during the regular season, according to an statement betwixt the NFL and the NFL Players Association.

The NFL says players who are not afloat vaccinated volition person to acquisition regular testing, including connected disconnected days.

Unvaccinated players besides hazard missing games if they are designated a “high-risk adjacent contact” and person to quarantine.

However, vaccinated players tin acquisition regular investigating for 5 days, and proceed to play if they stay virus-free.

Unvaccinated players are besides required to deterioration a disguise indoors

Masks are not required for vaccinated oregon unvaccinated players outdoors.

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