In agreement with the NFL Players Association, the NFL will return to normal following two years of COVID restrictions.

*This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
Updated on March 3 at 2:30 p.m.:

Announced on Thursday, the NFL and the NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all COVID-19 restrictions, effective immediately.

A memo was sent to clubs within the NFL, NFLPA:

"It is a long-awaited awaited announcement as there will be no more requirements for masks, tracking devices, surveillance testing or capacity limits, unless they are required by state or local laws," writes the NFL.

According to reports, if an individual experiences COVID-19 symptoms, they need to report to the club medical staff and get a negative test to return to the club facility. Players, staff who test positive must isolate for five days after a positive test.

Some of the more notable protocols that will be lifted (directly from NFL.com):

  • "There will no longer be mandatory surveillance testing of players or staff, regardless of vaccination status. However, teams will be 'expected to identify a space inside the club facility to accommodate at least 10 Mesa docks' for anyone who reports symptoms.
  • Players and staff are no longer mandated to wear Kinexon (tracking) devices.
  • Regardless of vaccination status, players and staff are not required to wear masks or face coverings. This is subject to state and local requirements, and clubs are able to require masks 'if they elect to do so.'"

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