In a memo released Wednesday, the NFL stated that COVID-19 protocols will remain in place throughout the preseason with strict restrictions for unvaccinated players. Fully vaccinated players will have most restrictions removed.
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Of note:
Per the memo, any player who is not fully vaccinated will continue to be subject to:
+ Daily testing, mask wearing and physical distancing
+ A quarantine if they have a high-risk exposure to someone with COVID-19
+ Significant restrictions when traveling, including required isolation in the team hotel and relegation to a separate team plane
+ A prohibition of meals with teammates
+ A prohibition on social, media and marketing sponsorship activities
+ A ban on gathering with more than three other players away from the team facility
+ A requirement to wear personal protective equipment to visit a night club or indoor bar that has more than 10 people in it
+ A ban on attending indoor concerts or other entertainment events.
+ A five-day delay between first reporting to training camp and participating fully in activities.