The Miami Dolphins have seen rookies and injured players enter the team facilities on more than one occasion to this point — with the intention behind the reporting of the players to the team facility in Davie to test for COVID-19 and attempt to cutoff any potential infections that could find their way into the team facility.
Part of the new protocols for the 2020 NFL season, as dictated by the amendments to the collective bargaining agreement that were added this past week, includes a COVID-19 reserve list — the purpose being to designate players who must quarantine for either testing positive or being in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The exact circumstances are not meant to be discussed in each case out of respect of the privacy of the players.
- Long snapper Blake Ferguson
- Defensive tackle Benito Jones
- Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley
The Dolphins also released a statement in relation to the roster moves. The Dolphins’ statement, which can be read below, was designed to educate fans on this new roster designation:
“This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or positive for COVID-19.”
