The New York Jets were one of a handful of NFL teams that still had to keep their training facility closed due to COVID-19, but that is no longer the case.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday that professional sports teams, including the Jets and Giants, can officially return to their training sites as long as their leagues allow for it. Teams will have to follow the health protocols provided by the state as well as the leagues.
In response to Gov. Murphy’s order, the Jets immediately came out with a statement that said they are getting ready to open up Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park.
“We are working closely with Gov. Murphy’s office, the league & our medical staff to establish prudent, health and safety measures for our staff and players,” a Jets spokesperson said. “Based on those guidelines, we will begin to open our facility using a phased approach at a time that is the most practical for our operations.”
Under NFL guidelines, only players who are rehabbing injuries are allowed back into training facilities. No coaches or players can enter the facility. Any team employees that work in an office setting are allowed back in the building but must have their temperature taken before entering.
This is the NFL’s first phase of reopening team training facilities. As the weeks go by and the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully continues to slow, the NFL will loosen up the restrictions.
For the Jets, their first meaningful dates are June 4-6, when they officially hold their mandatory minicamp. It’s still unknown at this time if that will be held, but at least the Jets took a baby step forward in re-opening their complex.
