Disease outbreaks
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, center, walks past quarterback Jameis Winston (2) and others as they stretch before the start of NFL football practice at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Saints to remain down 3 assistant coaches at New England

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Dolphins assistant Rob Leonard in protocols, will miss game

Sep. 24, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will be without outside linebackers coach Rob Leonard for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas because of COVID-19...

Cowboys place Keanu Neal on COVID-19 list in latest setback

Sep. 22, 2021 05:09 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys placed linebacker Keanu Neal on the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday, making it possible the club will be without a key...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, second from left, watches players warm up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Jacksonville, Fla. Six unidentified members of the Saints coaching staff, a player and a nutritionist have tested positive for COVID-19, two people familiar with the situation said, Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. The people spoke with The Associated Press on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team and NFL had not made a public statement about the matter. The names of those who tested positive were not expected to be released in the short term because of federal medical privacy laws. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Saints enter Carolina game without 8 assistant coaches

Sep. 18, 2021 08:28 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson talks with the media after NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Dolphins' Austin Jackson: 'The vaccine definitely helped'

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 03:09 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) walks the field during NFL football practice in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Winston praises Payton as Saints assistants deal with COVID

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 14, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

Dolphins activate LT Austin Jackson from COVID-19 list

Sep. 11, 2021 01:41 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Left tackle Austin Jackson was activated by the Miami Dolphins from the COVID-19 reserve list Saturday, making him eligible to play...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

By Tom Murphy Sep. 11, 2021 07:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2021, file photo, members of the Emerald City Supporters and other fans wave flags and cheer before an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City in Seattle. Fans attending most pro sporting events in Seattle will soon be required to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they've tested negative for the virus. The NFL's Seahawks, MLS's Sounders, NHL's Kraken and the University of Washington all announced updated policies Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, for fans attending games this season. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Sporting Kansas City vs Seattle Sounders 7/25/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 02:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs for fans before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Seattle. Fans attending most pro sporting events in Seattle will soon be required to show proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they've tested negative for the virus. The NFL's Seahawks, MLS's Sounders, NHL's Kraken and the University of Washington all announced updated policies Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, for fans attending games this season. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Seahawks, Sounders, Kraken to require proof of vaccination

Sep. 07, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is shown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. The Titans' virus outbreak keeps growing with quarterback Ryan Tannehill among three players being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Titans' outbreak nears end, other NFL teams deal with COVID

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 06, 2021 04:48 PM EDT

Panthers' Miller to miss Jets game because of COVID-19

Sep. 06, 2021 03:17 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers starting right guard John Miller has been placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and will miss Carolina’s home opener on Sunday...

Chicago Bears defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson, right, intercepts the ball against Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Dolphins place Jackson, Shaheen on COVID reserve list

Sep. 06, 2021 10:04 AM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wentz still weighing options after return from COVID list

By Michael Marot Sep. 02, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is shown during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., in this Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, file photo. The Titans' virus outbreak keeps growing with quarterback Ryan Tannehill among three players being added to the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Vrabel back inside Titans' HQ, optimistic more joining soon

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 01, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich talks with quarterback Brett Hundley during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Reich urges vaccinations in wake of Colts' COVID-19 absences

By Michael Marot Aug. 31, 2021 05:35 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans' virus outbreak grows with RG Nate Davis now on list

Aug. 30, 2021 04:53 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wentz to sit out as Colts add 3 to COVID-19 list

Aug. 30, 2021 03:53 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reacts during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New trio of Titans out, with Vrabel missing preseason finale

Aug. 28, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, throws a pass during workouts at the team's NFL football training facility in Frisco, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Cowboys assistant Quinn still out as COVID-19 outbreak slows

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 27, 2021 06:59 PM EDT