Over the course of the 2020 NFL season, the core of the league's COVID-19 mitigation strategy has been a significant and advanced contact tracing system. To date, 37 individuals the NFL identified as "high-risk close contacts" through its contact tracing have tested positive. Those are individuals who were identified and proactively isolated before they tested positive – preventing further spread of the virus. Through innovative technology, expert resources and an efficient process, the NFL's contact tracing has been key to preventing spread of COVID-19 among personnel and facilities.
Watch this video for a closer look at the step-by-step contact tracing process that has helped keep NFL players and personnel safe and the 2020 NFL season on schedule.
Technology is modernizing the NFL’s contact tracing protocol to help create a more efficient, accurate and safe system.
Updated: January 4, 2021