The NFL has issued fines totaling up to over $1 million to teams and head coaches for breaking with the leagues coronavirus procedures last week after 3 coaches were spotted without masks on the sidelines, according to reports.
The NFL did not immediately react to an email from Fox News seeking comment.
Health specialists have actually worried the value of wearing a mask to limit the possibility of contaminating others with COVID-19. States have actually executed policies to make face coverings compulsory in both outdoor and indoor areas.
CBS Sports reported that the leagues executive vice president of football operations sent a memo reminding teams of the need to wear masks throughout games.
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ESPNs Adam Schefter tweeted late Monday that Denvers Vic Fangio, Seattles Pete Carroll and San Franciscos Kyle Shanahan were all struck with $100,000 fines. Schefter cited unnamed sources who stated their groups were likewise hit with $250,000 fines. In all, the league provided $1.05 million in fines, he tweeted.
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” Failure to abide by this requirement will lead to responsibility measures being enforced against angering clubs and/or people … Becoming reckless or overlooking face covering and physical distancing requirements will put the 2020 season at threat,” the memo from Troy Vincent stated, according to the report..
