The NFL announced Friday night several changes to the Week 15 schedule as a rash of COVID-19 positive tests have wrecked some teams’ rosters. The league had previously stated there would not be reschedulings and would even force teams to forfeit games this season if they did not follow proper coronavirus protocols. The new omicron variant of the virus, however, has been proven to be more transmissible and likely has led to over 100 players across the league being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
The league previously changed some of its protocols for preventing the spread of the virus, including having teams go back to more social distancing, mask requirements in team facilities, and virtual or outdoor meetings only.