When the NFL opens training camps later this month, testing for COVID-19 will be a vital, ongoing process.

Along with the training camp and preseason protocol sent to clubs late last week, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on NFL NOW Monday that the league plans to not only test players at the start of training camp, but also family members and others they will be living with.

“Right now, the NFL and NFLPA, though, still finalizing their testing protocols,” Pelissero said. “What I can tell you is that under the current protocol, there would be an initial intake screening that would consist of two different tests: one for the virus, that would be a nasal swab, as well as one for antibodies, which would consist of a finger prick.

“Now, in addition to testing the players, I am told that the plan would be to also test players’ family members and anyone else who they are cohabiting with, give them an initial test as well. Everyone is confident that they’ll be able to get those results back within 24 hours.  READ MORE…