This will be a running collection of tweets (with links to news stories, etc) that addresses everything related to COVID in the NFL
- List all NFL teams that report infections
- List all players that are out for the season after getting infected
- So far two teams are affected - #Eagles, #Lions
Aug 20th
The new NFL rules aren't in place to slow Covid. @ProFootballDoc says they are there for optics.
The new NFL rules aren't in place to slow Covid. @ProFootballDoc says they are there for optics.https://t.co/oII44J1sYV
— OutKick (@Outkick) August 21, 2020
Aug 6th
66 NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic (smart move as they don't want to die).
66 NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season due to the pandemic https://t.co/PMOK2SpEfa pic.twitter.com/tc3yMlcGCq
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) August 6, 2020
The NFL Players Association announced 56 players have tested positive for coronavirus.
“The NFL Players Association announced 56 players have tested positive for coronavirus since the opening of teams’ training camps last week, in the first results released publicly since the NFL put testing program into effect.” https://t.co/xXjziNImVJ
— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) August 6, 2020
Aug 4th
Former Packers and Cardinals offensive tackle Tootie Robbins has died at 62 after battling COVID-19
Former Packers and Cardinals offensive tackle Tootie Robbins has died at 62 after battling COVID-19. https://t.co/vmhHpqy0Oo
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) August 4, 2020
Aug 2nd
#Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19
#Eagles HC Doug Pederson has tested positive for COVID-19, per @Tim_McManus. Pederson, who will turn 53 in January, informed his players tonight.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) August 3, 2020
Aug 1st
The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 list, per the wire.
The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the COVID-19 list, per the wire.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 1, 2020