The NFL is not exempt from the dangers of COVID-19. A number of players have tested positive already and Friday there was a report the NFLPA lets its members know a dozen rookies have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Per the report:
Tom Pelissero added the results are from the nine NFL teams that have already received test results from the initial round of leaguewide screening that recently took place.
Faced with the expectation that there would be players that tested positive, the NFL plans to isolate those individuals and prevent the spreading of the virus through robust testing, contact tracing, and education, Pelissero reported.
Rookies were scheduled to start reporting to training camp Tuesday. They will be tested twice for COVID-19 and need two negative results before being allowed to join the practice facility.
Among veterans who have tested positive are Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, Rams center Brian Allen, Broncos edge rusher Von Miller and Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth.