There may never be a more critical six-week respite between the end of NFL minicamps and the start of most training camps in late July than this year.
It could be the difference between a competitive advantage or disadvantage for every NFL team based on one simple choice: unvaccinated players deciding whether or not to get COVID-19 shots.
This issue had remained somewhat below the surface prior to the NFL draft. Since then, it’s shifting closer to front and center as the Jaguars and 31 other teams feel increasing pressure – though nothing forced or overbearing – for players to be fully vaccinated by training camp.