Falcons quarterbacks will start the procedures to be cleared for practice with COVID-19 testing at the team’s facilities Thursday, according to the team.
The NFL released start dates Saturday, and quarterbacks and injured veterans can report to the team facilities Thursday. The rookies reported for testing Tuesday. The remaining veterans will report Tuesday. to start testing.
Falcons quarterbacks Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub, Kurt Benkert and Danny Etling are scheduled to start the testing process. The players must have two negative test results before being allowed into the team facilities.
Here is the testing process:
Day 1: Test 1
Day 2-3: self quarantine
Day 4: Test 2
Day 5: If both tests are negative, can enter the facility and start daily testing.
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