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Sidelined by COVID-19 bigger issue for NFL players, coaches

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FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen, left, and head coach Mike Vrabel watch players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL and the NFL Players Association found instances when the Titans failed to wear masks at all times and were “insufficiently clear” to players about not meeting or working out once the facility closed in a review given to the team Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, a person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press. But the person familiar with the review says there was no discussion of any discipline for an individual including general manager Jon Robinson, coach Mike Vrabel or any players, and there was no discussion of punishment, including forfeitures or draft picks. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP, Pool, File)

By: The Associated Press

Posted at 10:09 AM, Oct 23, 2020

and last updated 2020-10-23 11:10:56-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, losing his sense of taste and smell were his worst symptoms.

Upset stomachs, bad headaches, chills, coughing are among the issues reported by other players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19.

No matter how a player or coach felt, being sidelined and not able to work was a much bigger issue than being sick. Zoom meetings are nice, but there’s no way to play virtually on game day.

The NFL and the players association keep learning while trying to play an entire season during the coronavirus pandemic, updating protocols as needed.

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Sidelined by COVID-19 bigger issue for NFL players, coaches

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