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The NFL plans to quit everything COVID-19 According to numerous reports, the restrictions apply to the 2022 season.
The NFL-NFPA agreement takes effect immediately, the NFL Network reports, citing a league office memo. This means that there will no longer be any requirements for masks, COVID tracking devices, surveillance testing or capacity limitations unless provided by the state in which the teams are located.
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The NFL logo on the field before the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 3, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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“Based on current encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, evolving CDC guidelines, changes in state law and the advice of our respective experts, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to suspend all aspects of COVID-19 joint activities. 19 protocols, ”the note reads.
“We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of players, coaches and staff, as throughout the pandemic.”
Detailed view of the NFL shield logo in neon lights during the first round of the NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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NFL COVID’S SECOND SEASON IS JUST HAPPENING, AS IS THE 1ST, MAYBE MORE
The NFL was the first of North America’s major sports leagues to complete a full season in 2020, when much of the country had to postpone seasons due to a coronavirus pandemic.
Pictured this Sunday, August 16, 2020, Carolina Panthers defender Teddy Bridgewater throws a pass during an NFL training camp in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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In the midst of the league pandemic had to postpone some games to Tuesday, and at one point the entire defenders room was destroyed due to violations in the COVID league. The advent of the omicron option in late 2021 has also forced the NFL to tighten its rules again over the past few weeks of the year.
