Safety dance: NFL issues COVID protocols

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to safety protocols for the 2020 season, though their efficacy may be limited due to the physical nature of the sport itself. - Will [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20200710) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20200710) Top Story The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to safety protocols for the 2020 season, though their efficacy may be limited due to the physical nature of the sport itself. - Will [NFL won't require coaches, players to wear masks on sidelines]( [NFL, NFLPA agree to certain game-day safety protocols]( [Richard Sherman rips NFL over ban on postgame jersey exchanges]( [NFL players bash jersey-exchange bans amid pandemic]( [J.J. 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