While it remains to be seen exactly how the NFL will approach the COVID-19 protocols for the 2021 season, it is expected that there will be a vaccination threshold at which point teams will be allowed to operate under relaxed restrictions; 85% has been thrown around.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, from owner Art Rooney II to alumni such as Franco Harris, Jerome Bettis, and Ryan Shazier, have encouraged players and the general public to get vaccinated. There is still time before training camp opens for players to undergo the full vaccination cycle in time.
Many have begun reporting on team statuses.