NFL COVID protocol change includes high-risk opt-out option
With reserve/COVID-19 lists filling up around the league, the NFL and NFL Players Association announced a new set of protocols on Saturday. The changes include a more targeted testing plan, more flexibility for players to attend meetings virtually and the option for high-risk players to opt-out for the remainder of the season. "The NFL and NFLPA have been engaged with our medical advisors to address the emergence of the