NFL to drop all COVID restrictions

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The NFL plans to drop all of its COVID-19 restrictions going to the 2022 season, according to multiple reports.The NFL and the NFLPA’s agreement is effective immediately, the NFL Network reported, citing a memo from the league office. It means there will be no more requirements for masks, COVID-tracking devices, surveillance testing or capacity limits unless mandated by the state the teams are in.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
The NFL logo on the field before the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, California.
(Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)“Based on current encouraging trends regarding the prevalence and severity of COVID-19, the evolving guidance from the CDC, changes to state law and the counsel of our respective experts, the NFL and NFLPA have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 Protocols,” the memo says. “We will continue to prioritize the health and safety of players, coaches and staff, as we have throughout the pandemic.”
Detail view of the NFL shield logo in neon lights during the first round of the NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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