Due to the ongoing pandemic, the NFL isn’t allowing players into team facilities; therefore, players have been working out together on their own. However, Dr. Thom Mayer, the NFL Players Association Medical Advisor, asks them to stop due to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases throughout the country.
“Please be advised that it is our consensus medical opinion that in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain states that no players should be engaged in practicing together in private workouts,” Dr. Thom Mayer, the NFLPA medical director, said in an email to all players, a copy of which PFT has obtained. “Our goal is to have all players and your families as healthy as possible in the coming months.
“We are working on the best mitigation procedures at team facilities for both training camps and the upcoming season, and believe that it is in the best interest of all players that we advise against any voluntary joint practices before training camp commences.”
Since the NFLPA said this, this isn’t a mandatory rule; it’s just considered a strong suggestion for the players. Several players, including the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady, the Jets’ Sam Darnold and the Giants’ Daniel Jones, have organized workouts with teammates in the recent weeks.
Additionally, 20 Cardinals players are scheduled to travel to Dallas for multiple days of workouts. However, with the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, players might want to think twice before getting together and working out. Just recently, two Buccaneers players have tested positive for COVID-19.
Training camps are set to begin in late July, but there will be plenty of safety protocols.
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