Cole Popovich would not return to the Patriots staff in 2021, which
Mike Reiss confirmed was a decision made in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine and NFL guidelines.
The vaccine is required for all Tier 1 NFL staff, which includes coaches, front-office executives, equipment managers and scouts in adherence with league policy.
Players are not required to get vaccinated, however, the league announced stricter penalties on Thursday (July 22) in an effort to improve vaccination rates.
Tom Pelissero reports the league sent a memo to clubs saying it won t reschedule games during the new 18-week schedule due to a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players and teams will instead be credited with a loss via forfeit, according to sources informed of the situation.
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The Washington Post s
Nicki Jhabvala reports only 64.5% of the Vikings roster is fully vaccinated, while 70% have received at least one shot, while the NFL is currently averaging a 90% vaccination rate among players who have received at least one shot.
In total, the NFL s vaccination rate is far greater the national average of 57.8%, according to Jhabvala.
News of the Vikings low vaccination rate comes one day after starting quarterback
Kirk Cousins and backups
Nate Stanley and rookie
Kellen Mond were all placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, while the team also placed wide receiver
Bisi Johnson on Injured Reserve, according to a news release on the team s official website Monday (August 2).
Cole Popovich would not return to the Patriots staff in 2021, which
Mike Reiss confirmed was a decision made in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine and NFL guidelines.
The vaccine is required for all Tier 1 NFL staff, which includes coaches, front-office executives, equipment managers and scouts in adherence with league policy.
Players are not required to get vaccinated, however, the league announced stricter penalties on Thursday (July 22) in an effort to improve vaccination rates.
Tom Pelissero reports the league sent a memo to clubs saying it won t reschedule games during the new 18-week schedule due to a COVID-19 outbreak among unvaccinated players and teams will instead be credited with a loss via forfeit, according to sources informed of the situation.
The Washington Post s
Nicki Jhabvalareports only 64.5% of the Vikings roster is fully vaccinated, while 70% have received at least one shot, while the NFL is currently averaging a 90% vaccination rate among players who have received at least one shot.
In total, the NFL s vaccination rate is far greater the national average of 57.8%, according to Jhabvala.
News of the Vikings low vaccination rate comes one day after starting quarterback
Kirk Cousins and backups
Nate Stanley and rookie
Kellen Mond were all placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, while the team also placed wide receiver
Bisi Johnson on Injured Reserve, according to a news release on the