NFL, NFLPA agree to modified protocols for vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA agreed on Friday that fully vaccinated players will be subject to less restrictive measures.

The league released a memo indicating vaccinated individuals will be subject to relaxed protocols. Vaccinated players will be required to test weekly as opposed to daily, won't require re-entry testing after travel, and will not have to quarantine if identified as a high-risk close contact, sources told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The NFL also announced it would be partnering with CVS Health to make sure all team facilities have vaccines for those who want them.

Fourteen teams have already held an on-site vaccination clinic or “Vaccination Day” for players, staff, and families. Another 11 franchises are scheduled to host their own "Vaccination Day" in the next two weeks.

While the league has previously stated it wouldn't mandate vaccinations for all players, it continues to set up incentives for those who do. Coaches and team employees risk losing their Tier 1 or 2 status if they do not get vaccinated.

Meanwhile, the NFL and players’ union remain at odds regarding offseason activities. Out of 32 teams, 21 have opted out of in-person voluntary workouts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.