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‘Proactive About Addressing It,’ Tomlin Calls COVID Restrictions A Non-Issue

The NFL released a critical memo on Thursday outlining the consequences to teams and unvaccinated players should there be locker room outbreaks similar to what happened last season. For Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s a memo they won’t have to worry about.

In his first press conference of training camp, Tomlin said the team isn’t worried about the league’s rules and restrictions against COVID.

“We just checked that box,” Tomlin told reporters. “We really kind of moved on to be honest with you. And that’s why we wanted o be so proactive about addressing it.