NFL on alert for 37 COVID-19 cases, highest number in one day this year

Detection of more than 37 cases of COVID – 19, the highest number of positives this year in the United States National Soccer League United ( NFL), has set off alarms in the preview of the week 15 competition.

This Monday was reported 37 positive, the highest number in the year, now one more group is expected at the end of this Wednesday if it is taken into account that Mondays are tests are applied to vaccinated players , while non-vaccinated players are tested every day. The detection of the Omicron variant in some of the cases has yet to be confirmed.

And while the league resists the application of daily tests to all the elements, the Players Association (NFLPA ) presses so that regardless of whether they are vaccinated or not they are subjected to a daily test.

The positives are concentrated in the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Washington Football Team. These teams already plan improvements to the established protocols , although has specified what they would be.

The Rams, one of the most affected, added linebacker Justin Hollins and tight ends Johnny Mundt and Jared Pinkney to their casualties on Wednesday, who s join other 11 players , including cornerback Jalen Ramsey and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

The Browns reported cornerback Troy Hill, safety John Johnson III , defensive lineman Malik McDowell and defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, as well as quarterback Baker Mayfield and his coach Kevin Stefanski.