The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed that fully vaccinated players and staff members will be tested weekly throughout the 2021 season, the league announced in a statement that NFL Network's Tom Pelissero obtained.
Vaccinated players and staffers previously were tested once every two weeks.
A second weekly test will also be available for players with "vulnerable cohabitants," adds Pelissero.
The NFL has made several changes to its COVID-19 protocols since the 2020 season ended, including easing restrictions for vaccinated players. Unvaccinated individuals must still undergo daily testing and wear face coverings while indoors.
