The NFL will stop mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic vaccinated players, according to memos distributed Saturday that described a major shift in the league’s approach to the pandemic.
The new protocols, which take effect next week, could allow the virus to spread undetected through locker rooms, and could increase opportunities for infected but otherwise healthy players to participate in games.
The NFL and NFLPA announced the “more targeted testing plan” in a statement, along with “more flexibility” for players “to attend meetings virtually” and opportunities for “high-risk players” to opt out of the remainder of the season.
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E#leaveourkidsalone— Lange (@djlange) December 12, 2021
