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NFL Announces Daily COVID-19 Testing to Include Bye Weeks After Outbreak

The NFL announced Friday that its extended COVID-19 testing measures will include testing players during their bye weeks.

According to ESPN, the NFL informed teams of the change in a memo after reaching an agreement with the NFL Players Association. As a result, players and coaches will not be permitted to leave their teams' cities during their bye week.

The changes come after the scheduled Week 4 game between the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers was postponed because of multiple Titans players and personnel testing positive for COVID-19.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.