One day after the CDC updated its quarantine recommendations to shorten quarantine for individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 to five days, the NFL has followed suit. The league and its players union have agreed to adopt the five-day quarantine as well.
The updated rule will apply to all players who test positive but are asymptomatic regardless of their vaccination status.
As a result, unvaccinated players who tested positive for the Coronavirus as late as today will now have a chance to suit up this week. This group includes quarterback Carson Wentz and linebacker Darius Leonard of the Indianapolis Colts and wide receiver Mike Williams of the Los Angeles Chargers.