The positive test for Ezekiel Elliott brings back into focus what the NFL is facing in the age of the pandemic.
No matter what precautions are taken, no matter what guidelines are followed, positive tests are now a part of the NFL landscape. Protocols put in place help, but they’re not an impenetrable shield.
Once camp is underway, does anyone believe the Cowboys or any other team will go a week or two at a time without recording a positive test?
Elliott is said to be doing fine. The Cowboys and their fans should be thankful for two things.