The NFL is once again altering its COVID-19 protocols as the Omicron variant spreads through the country.
In accordance from an announcement made by the CDC, the league has reduced the quarantine period for all COVID-positive players to just five days. This means that unvaccinated players will no longer have to quarantine for 10 days like they’ve done for the entire year.
The key here is that this applies to asymptomatic personnel. If a player tests positive—regardless of vaccination status—and does not showcase symptoms after five days, he is eligible to return. He can return earlier if he tests negative twice, which has been the standard for vaccinated personnel this year.