1. At least 10 days have passed since the date symptoms of COVID-19 were first reported to team medical staff AND
2. At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications AND
3. Other symptoms (e.g. cough, shortness of breath) have improved AND
4. Return approved by the team physician after consultation with ICS and notification of NFL Chief Medical Officer AND
5. Local regulations and requirements are satisfied
These new protocols will directly impact the New England Patriots, who now have had two of their highest-profile players (quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore) test positive in the last five days.