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NFL Tells Teams in Memo Not to Anticipate All-Virtual Offseason in 2021

The NFL sent a memo to teams Wednesday saying it anticipates at least some part of the offseason program to take place in person.

The memo, which was obtained by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, said virtual offseason programs will resume April 19. However, the league said protocols will be subject to change for vaccinated individuals.

"It is also anticipated that clubs that achieve a certain rate of vaccination among its tiered staff and players may be permitted to relax restrictions that apply to meetings, mealtime and use of locker rooms," the memo reads.

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