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Quarantines, spacing and Zoom: How NFL teams are trying to protect QBs from COVID-19

As COVID-19 surges, some NFL teams are taking extra precautions to keep their quarterbacks from contracting the virus.

Just as in 2020, teams such as the Indianapolis Colts are coping with the possibility of not having their top quarterback available for a key game. Colts starter Carson Wentz, who is unvaccinated, was placed on the team's COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday, leaving his availability for Sunday's game with the Las Vegas Raiders (1 p.m. ET, Fox) in doubt.

Whether it's keeping one quarterback isolated, spacing out the quarterback room, holding virtual meetings or adhering to other safety guidelines outlined by the league and government officials, here is how some NFL teams that have either locked up a playoff bid or are contending for one are trying to ensure they have a healthy quarterback.