72 NFL players tested positive for coronavirus – ESPN

An NFLPA database shows that 72 NFL gamers were known to have checked favorable for the coronavirus as of July 10.
As the NFL and the NFL Players Association continue to negotiate rules under which training camps may begin later on this month and the regular season may start in September, the union is attempting to make sure its members are kept up to date on the presence of the coronavirus around the nation and in their particular communities.
The 72 number is difficult to put into context, due to the fact that not every player in the league, or even a huge number, has been checked. Approximating 32 conventional 90-man training camp lineups would offer you a number of 2,880 total NFL players at the minute, which implies the 72 represent 2.5% of the leagues player population.
The NFLPA has actually made this info public on its website, which also supplies gamers a market-by-market appearance at how the infection has actually been spreading in cities where camps are scheduled to open later this month. The map on the site is based upon 14-day averages of new positive tests and currently reveals Miami as the “hottest” virus spot amongst NFL markets, with 4,164 typical daily cases over the past 2 weeks. Close behind are Los Angeles, Arizona and Dallas.
On the other end of the spectrum, the chart reveals the New England Patriots market with the least positive tests over the previous 14 days. Other teams in markets on the low end consist of the New York Jets and Giants, the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit Lions.
The NFLPA has actually invested the previous number of weeks working out with the league on health and safety protocols particular to reopening treatments in light of the virus, in addition to on financial concerns such as the effect of lost 2020 revenue on the 2021 income cap. Several prominent members of the players union have actually stated openly that they will not accept go back to play until theyre persuaded whatever has been done to keep them as safe as possible. The league and union continue to bargain over concerns ranging from frequency of screening to specialized face shields to opt-out treatments for players who arent comfy playing in the present environment.
Training camp for the majority of groups is scheduled to start July 28.