All the Latest NFL Players and Teams in COVID-19 Protocols for Week 16
By Reed Wallach
The story of NFL Week 15 was the increase in COVID-19 positives across the league, holding out many players and leading to rescheduled games for Monday and Tuesday.
It appears that Week 16 will be more of the same with several NFL teams already placing several key plays on the Reserve-COVID list. Below, we will track all of the players and effected teams.
Of course, the NFL has altered their testing policies that players can test out of protocols by registering a negative test and being asymptomatic.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Travis Kelce, TE
- Tyreek Hills, WR
- Harrison Butker, K
- Rashad Fenton, CB
- Blake Bell, TE
- Chavarius Ward, CB
- Kyle Long, G
- Nick Bolton, LB
- Lucas Niang, OL
Stay tuned on the Chiefs front, with more expected positive tests.
From my understanding, the Chiefs, by the end of today, could have 10 or more players on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
— Nate Taylor (@ByNateTaylor) December 21, 2021
Los Angeles Chargers
- Joey Bosa, DE
- Corey Linsley, OL
- Chase Daniel, QB
- Joe Gaziano, DE
Buffalo Bills
- Cole Beasley, WR
- Gabriel Davis, WR
- Cody Ford, OL
New York Jets
- Robert Saleh, HC
- Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT
- Michael Carter, CB
- Elijah Moore, WR
- Foley Fatukasi, DL
- John. Franklin-Myers, DE
- Justin Hardee, ST
- Hamsah Nasirildeen, LB
- Sharrod Neasman, S
- Jeff Smith, WR
- Blake Cashman, LB
- Noah Dawkins, LB
- Lamar Jackson, CB
- Tanzel Smart, DL
- Vyncint Smith, WR
- Ashtyn Davis, DB
- Jonathan Marshall, DT
- Kenny Yeboah, TE
- Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, G
- Joe Flacco, QB
Fifteen Jets out due to COVID-19:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 22, 2021
HC Robert Saleh
CB Michael Carter
WR Elijah Moore
G Vera-Tucker
DL Foley Fatukasi
DE J.Franklin-Myers
ST Justin Hardee
LB H.Nasirildeen
S S.Neasman
WR Jeff Smith
LB Blake Cashman
LB Noah Dawkins
CB Lamar Jackson
DL Tanzel Smart
WR Vyncint Smith
New Orleans Saints
- Juwan Johnson, TE
- Taysom Hill, QB
- Trevor Siemian, QB
- James Carpenter, G
- Kaden Elliss, LB
- Jeff Heat, DB
- Jalyn Holmes, DE
- Malcolm Jenkins, DB
- Jordan Mills, T
- Christian Ringo, DT
Chicago Bears
- Bilal Nichols, DE
- Jesper Horstead, TE
- Akiem Hicks, DT
Houston Texans
- Jaleel Johnson, DT
- Justin Britt, C
- Tytus Howard, T
- Jordan Jenkins, DE
- Lonnie Johnson, DB
- Roy Lopez, DB
- Eric Murray, DB
Green Bay Packers
- Marquez Valdez-Scantling, WR
Baltimore Ravens
- Pernell McPhee, LB
- Chris Board, LB
- Daelin Hayes, LB
- Justin Madubuike, DT
- Geno Stone, DB
- Kristian Welch, LB
Cleveland Browns
- Greg Newsome, CB
- J.C. Tretter, C
Arizona Cardinals
- Andy Lee, P
Carolina Panthers
- Sam Franklin, DB
- Azur Kamara, DE
- Josh Oliver, TE
- Dennis Daley, G
- Pat Elflein, G
Dallas Cowboys
- Malik Hoker, S
Philadelphia Eagles
- Le'Raven Clark, T
- Ryan Kerrigan, DE
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Marcus Allen, LB
- Zach Banner, T
- Devin Bush, LB
- Anthony McFarland, RB
Seattle Seahawks
- Will Dissly, TE
Tennessee Titans
- Rodger Saffold, G
- Kendall Lamm, OL
Washington Football Team
- Cole Holcomb, LB
Minnesota Vikings
- Dalvin Cook, RB
Indianapolis Colts
- Mark Glowinski, G
Detroit Lions
- Jared Goff, QB
- Trinity Benson, WR
Atlanta Falcons
- Marlon Davidson, DT
Denver Broncos
- Lloyd Cuhsenberry, C
Las Vegas Raiders
- Jermaine Eluemunor, G
- Roderic Teamer, DB
Miami Dolphins
- Cethan Carter, TE
- Greg Manez, C
- Duke Riley, LB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Jaelon Darden, WR
- Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DT
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Laviska Shenault, WR
- Josh Allen, DE
- Ben Bartch, OL