The National Football League is desperately trying to find a way to stop the spread of the coronavirus between players ahead of the start of training camp scheduled for the end of the month.
The NFL Players’ Association has already cautioned against group workouts since a number of players have tested positive around the league.
Now, the players’ union is considering fining players for “conduct detrimental” leading to the spread of COVID-19.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported Thursday night that the union held a two-hour conference call with players’ representatives and discussed the possibility players could be fined if “they’re found to have spread COVID-19 by engaging in ‘reckless’ behavior away from the facility, such as eating out at restaurants or riding in Ubers.”
Some superstars around the NFL, including quarterbacks Tom Brady and Seahawks signal-caller, Russell Wilson, have continued to engage in the group workouts despite the union’s warnings. Perhaps instituting a monetary fine will help drive the message home that safety must come first.
