A lot of work goes into an NFL team preparing for their preseason dress rehearsal, after all it is technically the most legitimate game that will be played before the regular season begins.
As the Dallas Cowboys began their game against the Houston Texans on Saturday night, part of that plan was significantly disrupted. Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn and defensive lineman Carlos Watkins both left AT&T Stadium before kickoff “out of an abundance of caution” under the guidance of the league’s Covid-19 protocols.
We are all hoping the best for Dan Quinn and Carlos Watkins, but the fact that this news broke as the game had just begun was yet another stark reminder of the times.