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Report: 155 NFL Draft Prospects Prepared to Boycott Combine Over Bubble Restrictions

The NFL Scouting Combine plans to utilize "bubble" environments in Indianapolis, but a number of prospects reportedly won't participate in most activities under that protocol.

Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported agents of more than 150 prospects are organizing a boycott of testing, on-field workouts and interviews if the rules aren't changed. Players reportedly want access to a full team of coaches and trainers instead of being able to invite just one support person.

Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk provided more details, noting, "155 players represented by 13 different agencies are prepared to announce on Monday a formal boycott of the 2022 Scouting Combine.