The NFL and NFL Players Association took a major step forward Monday in making sure training camps open on time next week by agreeing on a COVID-19 testing protocol.
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, players will be tested for the coronavirus every day for at least the first two weeks of training camp. If the rate of positive tests remains below 5% after the two-week mark, testing will occur every other day. In addition to players, coaches and staff members who are in close contact with the team will also be tested daily for at least the first two weeks.
Training camps are scheduled to open for all teams on July 28. Rookies and quarterbacks are scheduled to report this week, while all remaining players are due to show up next Tuesday.
