With COVID-19 still representing a clear and present danger to player safety despite a vaccination rollout, the NFL has made the decision to cancel this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted a copy of the memo that was sent to all NFL teams Monday announcing the cancellation.
A copy of the memo sent to NFL teams today that means the traditional Indianapolis scouting combine is off this year and there will be no in-person workouts. pic.twitter.com/yrvsqlljN5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 18, 2021
The memo details how colleges will now be asked to host media days for their draft prospects during their individual Pro Days, while any interviews and psychological testing of prospective players must occur virtually.