The NFLPA medical director released a statement on SaturdayNFL players should avoid engaging in group workouts as COVID-19 cases are rising again in the United States, the medical director of the sport's players association has said. Major League Soccer, National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball have all confirmed positive tests in a single 24-hour period on Friday. "To all players," NFLPA Medical Director Thom Mayer said in the statement. "Please be advised, it is our consensus medical opinion that in light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in certain states that no players should be engaged in practising together in private workouts. A message to players from NFLPA Medical Director, Dr. Thom Mayer: pic.twitter.com/4IGlEBhRr9 — NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 20, 2020"We are working on the best mitigation procedures at team facilities for both training camps and the upcoming season.

Source: Sky sports June 21, 2020 13:18 UTC