In a recent article on ProFootballTalk.com, Mike Florio reported on the apparent agreement reached between the NFL and NFLPA regarding “the procedures for dealing with players who test positive for COVID-19.”
The agreement revolves around a new “classification” to the injured reserve list, which would allow teams to place players who test positive for coronavirus for up to three weeks. The open roster spot left by the positive player would then be filled by another from the extended practice squad.
Per Florio, the players who are forced to go on IR after testing will not have their salaries affected, although it’s unknown still what will happen in the case where a player is unable to return to the active roster after those three weeks are up.