The league did not specifically reveal how the players, who were represented by the NFL Players Association, circumvented the protocols.
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32 things we learned from Week 12 of 2021 NFL season: Playoff picture keeps shifting
The outlook for the AFC and NFC’s top playoff seeds continues to change week to week, with some contenders rising while others fade.
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 12 NFL picks: Do Los Angeles Rams or Green Bay Packers prevail in battle of NFC powers?
Sunday’s matchup of Green Bay and LA in Lambeau Field could go a long way toward determining playoff seeding in the conference.
Week 12 NFL power rankings: Cardinals reclaim No. 1 spot, but who’s leading AFC pack?
Nine-win Cardinals are back on top, but Chiefs and Patriots among those taking aim at NFC’s loosening grip on top five.
32 things we learned from Week 11 of 2021 NFL season: Chaos continues as top teams tumble
Beware, NFL powerhouses: Sure-thing victories are hard to come by in today’s landscape. Just take a look at the results from Week 11.
NFL midseason winners, losers: Who’s made the most of first months of 2021 season?
With every NFL team at least halfway through its regular-season schedule, it’s time to take stock of the first few months of the 2021 campaign.
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 11 NFL picks: Dallas Cowboys or Kansas City Chiefs in battle of first-place teams?
Arrowhead Stadium should feature the game of the week as Dallas and resurgent Kansas City cross paths on Sunday afternoon.
Week 11 NFL power rankings: Packers return to No. 1 spot as Cowboys, Titans close in
Every team in a tightly packed league now has at least two losses, making debate to discern top squad tougher than ever.
USA TODAY Sports’ Week 10 NFL picks: Does Seahawks’ Russell Wilson or Packers’ Aaron Rodgers win in return?
The superstar QBs for Seattle and Green Bay are expected to return Sunday at Lambeau Field. Which one will improve his team’s playoff chances?
32 things we learned from Week 9 of 2021 NFL season: Upsets galore
So much for any certainty in the NFL by midseason. The league’s pecking order was shaken up Sunday as several top teams were dealt stunning losses.