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Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham pushed back against the NFLPA’s suggestion of increased testing for individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 in a pair of tweets Thursday.
Graham said he was “basically forced into getting the vaccine” but now feels like he’s being “punished” under new proposals.
Jimmy Graham @TheJimmyGraham
I’ve done everything I’ve been asked and now Feel like I’m being punished. If I miss a test that your proposing everyday I’ll be fined a max 150k! How does this make sense. How’s the punishment 100x worse than last year and I’m vaccinated now? <a href=”https://t.co/ZViL4zOP5K”>https://t.co/ZViL4zOP5K</a>
It is worth noting these suggestions are coming from the union, rather than the NFL. The union has been consistent in its push for the league to prioritize safety by maximizing the amount of testing and COVID-19 safety protocols for players.
It’s unclear if the NFL will accept the proposals made by the union. The league has implemented strong restrictions on unvaccinated individuals, forcing them to be separate from vaccinated teammates and wear masks at all times.
Vaccinated players are allowed to practice and congregate without masks.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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