around the league (from 7/27)

Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
The NFL tonight sent clubs updated training camp and preseason COVID protocols, including discipline for any player — regardless of vaccination status — who refuses to wear a tracking device ($14,650) or refuses to submit to required virus testing ($50,000), per source.

Protocols remain stiffest for unvaccinated players, who must wear masks at all times: 1) while lifting in the weight room; 2) at walkthroughs; and 3) at practice, including warmups/stretch, “except when doing so would interfere with their ability to engage in athletic activity”.

Tonight’s memo also clarified restrictions for unvaccinated players outside the facility — including bans on night clubs, bars, sporting events, concerts, etc.. All subject to a $14,650 fine for a first offense.

Other protocol tweaks:

Unvaccinated inactive players on sideline must wear masks

Cardiac screening now only required in specific cases where a player had moderate to severe symptoms

Entry testing cadence shortened from 5 days to 2 for unvaccinated players and Tier 1/2 staff

All protocols are jointly agreed to between the NFL and NFLPA.

Sam Monson@PFF_Sam
Colts OL is going to be phenomenally expensive once they get that Quenton Nelson contract done.

They’re incredibly committed to ensuring that whoever plays QB has a hell of a platform to work from.

This is also somewhat ironic given when they actually had Andrew Luck almost the entirety of his career felt like “Eh, the OL will be fine, Andrew will make it work”

Rivera said some players asked them to set up appointments for vaccinations on Sunday… He said he's talked to players about the issue; said some players are "dug in so hard so much, they're not gonna back down."

— John Keim (@john_keim) July 31, 2021