B4 | SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2021 NFL WACO TRIBUNE-HERALD Top stat: Vaccine percentages NOTEBOOK Colts QB Wentz ROB MAADDI out indefinitely Associated Press with foot injury The NFL’s most discussed stat has been COVID-19 vaccination percentages. Indianapolis Colts quar- As the first week of training camp kicked off, terback Carson Wentz numbers continue to increase while debate per- wasn’t at practice Friday sists. after suffering a foot injury, So far, 88.5% of players have had at least one and, according to ESPN, shot of the vaccine and 20 teams have more than there’s a chance he’s going 90% of players vaccinated, including eight with to miss games to start the more than 95% vaccinated. season. The league can’t mandate the vaccine but it According to an NFL made its stance clear through strict protocols Network report, Wentz is for players who don’t get it. getting the injury looked at “I wouldn’t have got the vaccine without the by a foot specialist to deter- protocols they are enforcing on us,” Tennessee mine whether surgery is re- Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said this week. quired. If he has to go under “It’s a personal decision for everyone. Everyone the knife, he’ll likely miss a has to make the best decision for them and their few games to start the sea- families. That is kind of our mindset in this build- son. If not, there’s a chance ing, but they are trying to force your hand. ... MARK ZALESKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS he’ll be back, but also a “I love this game, I love this team, I want to “I wouldn’t have got the vaccine without the protocols (the NFL is) enforcing on us,” Titans quarterback chance he’ll have to play be able to compete and do the things that are Ryan Tannehill said. through discomfort. Indi- important to build chemistry and win football anapolis has second-year games. Ultimately, that forced my hand into get- land Browns. “We all know who’s vaccinated, COVID, and having no symptoms, it shows it quarterback Jacob Eason, ting the vaccine.” who’s not and it doesn’t need to be a scarlet works,” Colts general manager Chris Ballard rookie Sam Ehlinger, and Some players are willing to endure daily test- marking on peoples’ helmets or wrists.” said. “I mean, that’s what one of the positives. undrafted free agent Jalen ing, wearing masks, physical distancing and The Browns aren’t using the colored wrist- We don’t know the variant yet. We are waiting Morton taking snaps, with more restrictions to avoid the vaccine. They bands but vaccine status is visible on their cre- on results on the variant. That will be interest- Eason reportedly running won’t be allowed to eat meals with teammates; dentials. ing to see. But it shows it works and it’s a shame with the first-team offense. can’t participate in media or marketing activi- “We’re not dividing the team over this issue,” in our country right now that we’ve politicized Wentz has made plenty ties while traveling; aren’t permitted to use the coach Kevin Stefanski said. something that is good and that is going to help of waves early in training sauna or steam room; and may not leave the team But the NFL explains the wristband policy the entire country. But it’s where we’re at and we camp. He declined to an- hotel or interact with people outside the team is designed to help the club or the league more just have to continue to push forward with this.” swer whether he’s gotten on the road. easily identify if a player who is not vaccinated The reluctance from Washington players to the coronavirus vaccine, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley has was not wearing a mask. get vaccinated has disappointed and angered saying it was a “personal strongly argued against the vaccine, even en- And the union, in an email to its members, coach Ron Rivera — who is immune deficient decision.” This comes after gaging in public debate with teammates about said: after undergoing cancer treatment last year— the NFL established a new it on social media. “The only difference this year is the NFL’s de- to the point he wears a mask even though he has set of rules surrounding “I’m not anti- or pro-vax. I’m pro choice,” cision to impose additional penalties on clubs long been fully inoculated against the virus. coronavirus-related can- Beasley said.“With that being said, the issue at which are responsible for the outbreak and the “I’m truly frustrated. I’m beyond frustrated,” cellations of games that hand is information being withheld from players availability of proven vaccines. The protocols he said at his camp-opening news conference greatly incentivizes players in order for a player to be swayed in a direction we jointly agreed to helped get us through a full this week.“It is everybody’s choice, everybody’s to get vaccinated. The Colts he may not be comfortable with. When dealing season last year without missing game checks decision, but you just hope that they all fall in reportedly have one of the with a player’s health and safety, there should be and are effective, when followed.” line and understand what’s at stake and know lowest vaccination rates in complete transparency regarding information Teams that experience a COVID-19 outbreak we’re not there yet.” the league. that is vital in the decision-making process.” among unvaccinated players could forfeit reg- Under the league’s protocols, vaccinated play- The Philadelphia Eagles Shortly after Beasley spoke to reporters he ular-season games, with players on both teams ers must be tested every 14 days as opposed to have a significant amount released a new rap song in which he says there not getting paid. Similar rules applied last year daily. Players who refuse testing or wearing riding on Wentz’s being “ain’t a vaccination” for him. when the league played all its games and com- a tracking monitor would result in fines of dressed and playing with Teams are required to make unvaccinated play- pleted its season on schedule, with little to no $50,000 and $14,650, respectively. Unvacci- regularity this season. They ers visually identifiable and the league recom- talk of forfeits. nated players face a fine of $14,650 for violating sent the 28-year-old to In- mended use of colored wristbands or credentials. The Indianapolis Colts and Washington were protocols, including abstaining from attending dianapolis in exchange for a NFLPA President JC Tretter harshly criticized the last two teams to surpass 50% vaccination bars, concerts and sporting events. conditional second-round that practice. rates. The Colts opened camp without coach “Reality is, it’s a lot easier to go ahead and live pick, which becomes a first- “So what it really comes down to is the NFL Frank Reich, who tested positive for COVID-19 life as a professional player if you’re vaccinated,” rounder if Wentz plays 75% wanted to put a policy in place to try to shame despite being vaccinated. New York Giants coach Joe Judge said.“If you’re of the Colts’ regular-sea- unvaccinated players publicly about their status “I don’t want this to turn out to be a nega- not vaccinated, you just have to follow all the son snaps. 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