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Bruce Arians implementing own COVID-19 rules for Tampa Bay Buccaneers' road trips

TAMPA, Fla. -- One day after Tampa Bay kicker Ryan Succop tested positive for COVID-19 after having dinner with members of the Tennessee Titans during joint practices, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said he's implementing his own rules outside the NFL's COVID protocols.

In advance of their first road game this year -- the third preseason game, at the Houston Texans -- Arians said players won't be allowed to leave the team hotel or have family visit the hotel on road trips, even if vaccinated.

"For us, life is not normal," Arians said.