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NFL warns teams COVID outbreaks could mean forfeits

The National Football League informed its teams on Thursday that COVID19 outbreaks among nonvaccinated players during the 2021 season could lead to forfeits and loss of pay if games cannot be rescheduled.

According to a memo sent by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has no plans to add a 19th week to the regular 18-week season to accommodate any games that cannot be rescheduled.

“As we learned last year, we can play a full season if we maintain a firm commitment to adhering to our health and safety protocols and to making needed adjustments in response to changing conditions,” Goodell wrote.

If a game postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak among non-vaccinated players cannot be rescheduled, then the club with the infected players will forfeit the game and members of both teams will not be paid for it.

In addition, the team deemed responsible for the canceled game due to unvaccinated players would be required to cover all financial losses and also be subject to potential discipline.

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