The NFL updated its COVID protocols Tuesday after the CDC updated its recommendations Monday. Here's what you need to know about the protocols, and what it means for players.
When can unvaccinated players return after testing positive?
Regardless of their vaccination status, players can return from isolation five days after testing positive if their symptoms have improved. They have to be without a fever for 24 straight hours without the use of a fever-reducing medication and must be cleared by the team physician.
Once they are cleared, the player must wear a mask for five days at all times when not practicing or playing a game.