The NFL Players Association issued a statement on Saturday advising players to cease training together during private workouts due to “the increase in Covid-19 cases in certain states.”
The statement is attributed to Dr. Thom Mayer, who serves as the medical director of the NFL Players Association, to deliver a “consensus medical opinion” to players as they prepare for the fall season.
“Our goal is to have all players and your families as healthy as possible in the coming months,” said Mayer in a statement posted on Twitter. “We are working on the best mitigation procedures at team facilities for both training camps and the upcoming season, and believe that it is in the best interest of all players that we advise against any voluntary joint practices before training camp commences.”