Minnesota Vikings’ Mike Zimmer: Unvaccinated face tough time

The NFL released its new COVID-19 protocols for the 2021 season on Wednesday.

“They are going to be wearing masks, they’re going to have to social distance, they’ll have daily testing,” Zimmer said.

Zimmer’s comments come one day after three Vikings players — Harrison Smith, Adam Thielen and Sheldon Richardson — all said they have not received the vaccine.

Minnesota held a virtual meeting with Dr.

“He talked to them about why they should, even if they have had COVID, still get vaccinated because your antibodies are way off the charts,” Zimmer said.

“It’s not only the safety part of being vaccinated, but as far as being a part of a football team,” Zimmer said.

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