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Updated NFL COVID-19 guidelines released, greatly relaxing restrictions for fully vaccinated players

On Wednesday, the NFL released new COVID-19 guidelines to NFL teams regarding players and coaches (via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network). Some rather large changes are included for fully vaccinated players, as those with two weeks from their final shot will be able to return to normal. The guidelines don’t punish the unvaccinated, but they certainly make their lives difficult both inside and away from the facility as a means to incentivize.

The biggest on-field change fans will see is no longer will masks be required for those on the sideline who are fully vaccinated. You will be able to see Sean McDermott yell at the refs again.