The NFL despatched a “strongly-worded” memo to crew executives on Wednesday and urged for compliance with game-day protocols, notably in carrying face masks, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Within the message to groups, the league reportedly said that it’s going to “deal with lack of compliance with accountability measures that will embrace…suspensions and/or forfeiture of draft picks.” Below the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols, executives, basic managers and head coaches should put on face masks on sport days whereas they’re on the sideline.
The brand new memo comes after the NFL beforehand despatched warnings this month to groups about following sport day protocols. By the primary three weeks, the NFL has penalized head coaches for not correctly carrying face masks by fining the person $100,000 and the crew a further $250,000. Coaches who’ve reportedly received the penalty embrace Seattle’s Pete Carroll, San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan, Denver’s Vic Fangio, New Orleans’ Sean Peyton and Las Vegas’ Jon Gruden.
On Tuesday, it was introduced that three Tennesse players and five personnel members tested positive for COVID-19. An additional case among Titans players was introduced on Wednesday.
Sustain with the most recent information and rumors across the NFL.
- The NFL has postponed Sunday’s Titans-Steelers sport as a result of Tennessee’s COVID-19 outbreak. The league is aiming for Monday or Tuesday as a rescheduled date.
- Washington Football Team pass-rusher Chase Younger is predicted to be out towards the Ravens in Week four after struggling a average groin pressure on Sunday. The No. 2 choose, who has totaled 2.5 sacks this season, is taken into account week-to-week. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
- Jets RB Le’Veon Bell is eyeing a Week 5 return to the lineup and intends to play vs. the Cardinals barring an unexpected setback. Bell was on the short-term injured reserve with a hamstring situation. (Jeremy Fowler, ESPN)
- Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is out this week and probably subsequent Thursday towards the Bears after an MRI confirmed a light hamstring pull. He isn’t anticipated to overlook prolonged time. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
