Health and safety protocols, COVID-19 tests underway as Falcons vets report
Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won?t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week. Tuesday's intake process will mark the first of many COVID-19 tests as the team prepares for the 2020 season. After that first test, players and select staff members will then isolate and get a second one later in the week, according to head team physician, Dr. Kyle Hammond. Both of those must be negative before being able to enter and get physicals done ? a typical requirement for the players to get back to football in a normal year. Then for the first two weeks of camp, COVID-19 tests will continue daily.
Falcons veterans will be streaming in starting Tuesday, but they won?t actually be hitting the field until next week at the earliest. Falcons rookies came in and started testing last week. Tuesday's intake process will mark the first of many COVID-19 tests as the team prepares for the 2020 season. After that first test, players and select staff members will then isolate and get a second one later in the week, according to head team physician, Dr. Kyle Hammond. Both of those must be negative before being able to enter and get physicals done ? a typical requirement for the players to get back to football in a normal year. Then for the first two weeks of camp, COVID-19 tests will continue daily.
49ers' Richard Sherman predicts NFL will forge ahead if team has Marlins-like coronavirus outbreak
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
Sherman added that anyone who contracted the illness could be simply replaced.
NFL cancels all preseason games this year
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
There will be no preseason games across the NFL this season, according to a post by the Atlanta Falcons on their website. This change has been widely expected as part of the negotiations over COVID-19 safety between the league and the players' union.
New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
New Falcons scouting coordinator ready to hit the ground running
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Harvey said she has always loved football. She says she started considering a career in football during her junior year at LSU, where she was a three-time first-team All-American sprinter with national title accolades.
Fans at NFL games will be required to wear face coverings, according to league spokesman
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Brian McCarthy, a public relations official for the league, confirmed that the NFL’s face covering policy would apply to fans.
Falcons reveal more information on 2020 options for season ticket holders
The Falcons released some more information Wednesday about options for season ticket members’ game selection process and health and safety measures implemented for the upcoming 2020 season.
The Falcons released some more information Wednesday about options for season ticket members’ game selection process and health and safety measures implemented for the upcoming 2020 season.
NFL planning to allow social justice decals on helmets
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
The NFL is planning to allow players to have decals on the back of their helmets bearing names or initials of victims of systemic racism and police violence.
NFL players to be tested daily for COVID-19 first 2 weeks
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp per the league's new testing protocols.
NFL players will be tested daily for the coronavirus for at least the first two weeks of training camp per the league's new testing protocols.
Players plead with NFL to address health, safety concerns
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.
NFL players are publicly pleading with the league to address several health and safety concerns on the eve of training camp.
Falcons announce changes, options for season ticket holders
In a letter to Falcons season ticket holders Thursday, AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Steve Cannon and Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay announced some changes fans can expect for games at Mercedez-Benz Stadium.
In a letter to Falcons season ticket holders Thursday, AMB Sports and Entertainment CEO Steve Cannon and Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay announced some changes fans can expect for games at Mercedez-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta Falcons and United fans gear up in new Official Team Store
The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United have opened a brand-new Official Team Store at Atlantic Station, expanding the store’s space and packing it with more than double the merchandise.
The Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United have opened a brand-new Official Team Store at Atlantic Station, expanding the store’s space and packing it with more than double the merchandise.
Washington Redskins name change imminent: report
A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.
A Washington Redskins name change is imminent, according to a report.
NFL players are banned from exchanging jerseys after games
NFL teams will be prohibited from post-game interactions within 6 feet of each other so players won't be allowed to exchange jerseys after games as part of the guidelines to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
NFL teams will be prohibited from post-game interactions within 6 feet of each other so players won't be allowed to exchange jerseys after games as part of the guidelines to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
NFL, NFLPA still haven't resolved all protocol for camps
The NFL and the NFLPA haven't come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer
The NFL and the NFLPA haven't come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.
The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.
Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
NFL will play black national anthem prior to Week 1 games, report says
League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.
League will play “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing” before season openers.
Reports: NFL preseason cut down to two games
According to multiple reports, the NFL is cutting its preseason in half, from four games to two.
According to multiple reports, the NFL is cutting its preseason in half, from four games to two.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.