The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
NFL officials sent a memo to the teams and Players Association suspending all COVID-19 protocols, including eliminating the wearing of masks, the use of tracking devices, and mandatory surveillance and capacity limits unless it’s required by state or local law.
The NFL memo in part read: "Based on current trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, the evolving guidance from the CDC, changes to state law and the counsel of our respective experts, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols, effective immediately."
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