While not a member of the active roster, Ta'amu is a member of the Chiefs' practice squad. Man died Wednesday. The chief problem, the article said, was that many players are obese, and that makes them twice as likely to be hospitalized from the virus as the general population, research shows. 8.). Total COVID-19 test results for the Monitoring Testing period to-date, August 1 October 16: 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. 2023 Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc. All rights reserved. Division rivals Philadelphia received mostly As and Bs, the Dallas Cowboys also received high marks, as did the New York Giants. The Washington Post has delved into the timeline of how this rumored connection between the vaccines and athlete deaths spread, starting after 29-year-old Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen went into cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match in June 2021. Theres way too many cases for a league that claims to be over 80% vaccinated. As time moves on these kinds of things will end because the danger of dying from the virus will become remote, but taking measures to keep the death toll at a minimum was never insanity. Whats clear from the statistics that are made available, though, is that the infection rate for those athletes involved in return to play is vanishingly small, and that they may have been more protected by resuming work with their teams, especially as societies gradually reopened. The answer is therapeutics, vaccines, etc. Its Possible. As talk emerged of how and when professional leagues might get restarted, the San Jose Mercury News demanded, Shut Down Sports During COVID-19 Pandemic. Some political leaders concurred. 1 ranking in country. Here is the updated list of NFL players who have beenplaced on the league's COVID-19 list after testing positive for the coronavirus: Newton will miss the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Chiefs after testing positive the Friday night before the game. Not a member? Since then, the coronavirus has loomed heavily over the coverage of pro sports, with practically every case of a player testing positive making headlines. Vaccines save the lives of the vaccinated but dont stop the spread. Many players wont like it. Goodell testified virtuallyon June 22, and the committee released a document accusing Snyder of conducting a shadow investigation that sought to discredit former employees making accusations of workplace sexual harassment, hired private investigators to intimidate witnesses and used an overseas lawsuit as a pretext to obtain phone records and emails. Lets move on. 2020 was a little different. https://www.google.com/search?q=how+many+sports+people+have+died+suddenly&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS923US923&oq=how+many+sports+people+have+died+suddenly&aqs=chrome..69i57.11003j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8. Considering the fears and uncertainties the leagues have faced, its a remarkable storyone that much of the media has strangely seemed uninterested in telling. Reverting back will do nothing just like the original lockdown did nothing. The NFL alone had more than 70 players test positive for Covid cases on Monday and Tuesday, and is on pace to surpass the 72 positive cases the league Given the media alarm about mere positive results, its unlikely that many actual cases would have gone unreported in the press, especially if they involved something as serious as hospitalizations. When will people learn that being vaccinated means nothing in terms of a persons ability to contract and spread Covid? He remains on that list and will likely miss Week 4's matchup against the Packers. But dont be scared, Niebauer said, and certainly dont let it put you off vaccination., Todd Neale is the Associate News Editorfor TCTMD and a Senior Medical Journalist. The NFL's COVID-19 testing results for the October 3 October 16 period are as follows: Unvaccinated individuals are required to test daily. NFL Players: Commanders have league's worst working conditions. The league hiredformer U.S. Attorney and Securities and Exchange Commission chair Mary Jo White to investigate, vowing the results would be released in written form because the allegation was made in a public forum. Join our newsletter! Get back to filing this under seasonal highs and lows in the cold and flu catagory and move on with life. A spokeswoman for Mr. Johnson said the senator was referring to deaths worldwide and had talked about them because he believed federal health agencies should investigate them. The Snyders took the first steptoward potentially selling the Commanders: The club announced on Nov. 2 that a financial services firm had been hired to consider potential transactions. Asked if the Snyders were considering selling part or all of the team, which is worth billions of dollars, a spokesperson said, We are exploring all options., Eight days later, the D.C. attorney general made public his investigation, which he said began in the fall of 2021. The NFL has a full-blown COVID outbreak. While the death rate may be low, the contagion rate is astronomically high. I cant think of any player that has had serious issues from Covid, in fact, most are asymptomatic. and in those studies, there have been no cases that have been confirmed that have been due to the vaccine., Asked about the issue, a spokesperson for the US Food and Drug Administration noted that reports to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), where anyone can submit suspected events and some have looked to find definitive proof of vaccine harms, do not necessarily mean that a vaccine caused a health problem. The list was based on a mix of news reports and entries on the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, or VAERS, which relies on self-reported cases from patients and doctors. Asked by one member of the committee whether he would remove Snyder as Washingtons owner, Goodell responded, I dont have the authority to remove him.". Stop the insanity. An early August article in the Charlotte Observer, for instance, labeled nearly half the players on the Carolina Panthers at severe risk from Covid because of underlying conditions. The transportation secretarys comments on the race of hardhat workers were as misleading as they were divisive. The result of the positive tests forced the league to reschedule the Titans' Week 4 matchup against the Steelers. Here's why: U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson. Get back to filing this under seasonal highs and lows in the cold and flu catagory and move on with life. Sen. Ron Johnson:All these athletes are dropping dead on the field after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccinated NFL Player Wanted Unvaxxed Jailed Died Unexpectedly at Age 38. With record numbers of players testing positive, the NFL can and should vet all vaccination cards in search of fakes. Approximately 94,500 tests were administered to more than 8,200 players and personnel during the Aug 1 Oct 16 period. 6 min read Sen. Ron Johnson: All these athletes are dropping dead on the field after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Folks who maintain good amounts of exercise throughout their life span, they end up at lower risk of having these sudden events, said Dr. Meagan Wasfy, a sports cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, who published a review of the study. If you dont feel good just do like WE all used to do either stay home or suck it up and go to work. A quarterly magazine of urban affairs, published by the Manhattan Institute, edited by Brian C. Anderson. Waning vaccine immunity + new variant = lots of postive tests. Ninety-five percent of the leagues players have been vaccinated. In March, 30-year-old Brazilian soccer player Dorielton, playing in Chinas second division of professional soccer, was hospitalized after falling sick while away in Bangok after his league suspended play due to the virus. But whatever. It hurts the league, players careers, and the legitimacy of the games. Strength coaches: The coaches received an "A+." Weve heard story after story. The answer is therapeutics, vaccines, etc. Training staff: The Commanders hired a new head trainer this year after the previous one, Ryan Vermillion, left after a DEA investigation into the team's prescription-issuing habits. And they wont accept any changes without long negotiations and getting something in return. Senator Ron Johnson, center, at a panel discussion Monday on Covid-19. The committee continued to push for the full release of the Wilkinson report,asking Goodellto release the full findings by Feb. 14 and threatening alternate means of obtaining compliance if he did not cooperate. Im guessing theres a reason the league didnt want to do a thorough investigation of the fake vaccination cards. In addition, other fact-checks have looked at similar claims. 50Stars says: Im pretty sure the death rate is as low as possible for any sort of virus.. December 14, 2021 at 8:34 pm You must be logged in to leave a comment. Nothing happening here, nothing to see. The article was previously debunked in aDec. 17, 2021 fact-check by FactCheck.org. Nobody wants that to happen, but if this trend continues they may have to think about it. To keep the season from imploding, the league needs to go back to the way things used to be. All these athletes dropping dead on the field," he said during a conversation on the radio show about adverse effects of the vaccine. Every player is in exactly zero trouble from this virus. According to the leagues own website, only 20 players tested positive, a rate of just 0.1 percent, or about one in 1,000 testslower than most estimates for the viruss spread throughout the general population. Still, just making it into these so-called bubbles seemed a race against time; 25 NBA players tested positive in the weeks leading up to their isolation. Doctors say that the risk of developing myocarditis after getting vaccinated appears low and that most people afflicted with the condition quickly recover. Football is a contact sport so its silly to be testing players when there is no social distancing and mask usage. The Buccaneers strong leadership didnt stop players from forging vaccine cards to lie about their status. The road back, starting in early May with soccer in Germany, seemed fraught with peril, as criticsincluding sportswriters, medical experts, players, and politicianswarned that it was dangerous and irresponsible to start up again. Mr. We arent accomplishing anything. A total of 13 members of the Titans organization have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the week-plus following their Week 3 game against the Vikings. No other Chiefs player has tested positive, but the combination of Ta'amu's positive test and Newton's forced the league the postpone the Week 4 matchup between the Patriots and Chiefs. But similar claims have repeatedly been debunked doctors have not encountered athletes dropping dead from the vaccine. "The Senators point in raising these issues," she said via email, "has always been that our federal health agencies should be concerned about reports on adverse reactions related to COVID-19 vaccines and they should fully investigate and make their findings available to the American people.". Some sooner than others, but eventually everyone gets back on the field. The big question is whether the NFL will start to limit fan attendance and require all fans at all stadiums to wear masks? How many of those tests will be false positives? Encourage the people you love to get vaccinated to save their lives. Im going to go out on a limb and guess, MAYBE 7 or 8 of them. One such claim still popping up on social media see here on Twitter is that 108 FIFA-registered players or coaches died over a 6-month period last year after Carter II's journey from West Point to NFL, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Report: Russell Wilson tried to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired before he was traded, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Russell Wilson denies wanting to get Pete Carroll, John Schneider fired. Thats the most sad commentary of this whole thing. The league said Snyders wife, Tanya, would assume formal operations while he worked on long-term issues such as the search for a new stadium. But over the long run these rules and protocols are just prolonging everything. , despite being associated with the typical symptoms of fever and chest pain and usual testing and imaging findings. One study found that boys and young men infected with Covid-19 are up to six times more likely to develop myocarditis than people who received the vaccine. Myocarditis has been shown to be a rare side effect of the shots, with cases clustered in younger males. He recovered and returned to training with his team in mid-June. A representative from the National Football League said there were no vaccine-related deaths or hospitalizations among roughly 3,000 players in the N.F.L. Unless the protocols go back to what they were last year (unlikely), the playoffs will likely be ruined. The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. In the U.S., the NBA and the professional mens and womens soccer leagues took a different approach from Europe, putting players in isolation in training camp-type environments and playing all games in a few nearby venues. Washingtonunveiled its new name as the Commanderson Feb. 2. Who are they protecting with these draconian measures? wesh 2 news. 3 min read. Most players testing positive had apparently few or no symptoms. Chung, Drezner, Niebauer, and Shah report no relevant conflicts of interest. Men and boys who receive the Covid-19 vaccine are at higher risk of developing the condition, which can lead to chest pain and shortness of breath. The Steelers and Titans game was removed from the week entirely after several players/staff on Tennessee tested positive for COVID-19. George M. Yeager Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Shakedown: The Continuing Conspiracy Against the American Taxpayer. It only there was something the NFL could do to ensure that its protocols are being properly respected. "If knowledge is really power, then providing players with information about each club (will) not only help them make important career decisions, but it (will) also help raise the standards across each club," wrote NFL Players Association president JC Tretter. We are such a foolish species. Snyder released a statement denying those specific allegations and saying he was unaware of the incidents. 50Stars says: Could have the ability to stop the matter if we show unified resolve. He has been promoting a conspiracy theory about deaths supposedly tied to Covid vaccines. BMI doesnt take into account the increased weight of muscle compared with fatsome athletes have high BMIs, despite being very fit, for example, an article from Britains National Health Service points out. The team still does not have a deal for a new stadium and ranks last in the NFL in average home attendance. Josef Niebauer, MD, PhD (Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria), chair of the sports cardiology and exercise section of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, told TCTMD that sudden death potentially linked to the COVID-19 vaccine just isnt a big topic of conversation in the sports cardiology community, reiterating that theres no solid evidence behind it. While the vaccinated players may resent the termination of their preferred status, too bad. Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, a total of 75 players have tested positive in the last two days. Im pretty sure the death rate is as low as possible for any sort of virus. Why Movieland says you have to be 17 to attend a movie after 7:30 p.m. Professional leagues have not reported any rise in such cases. Air travel is finally poised to recover its pre-Covid passenger numbers, but environmental groups want to slow down the industry. . TCTMD All rights reserved. But with each new stage in the worldwide return-to-play, the medias largely speculative panic has amped up. Doing my part. Weeks later, 20 former employees wrote a letter to Goodell,asking the league to release the final reportof the investigation when it was completed. Report: Purdy had 'elite' score in pre-draft cognitive test originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. The report was compiled by anonymously surveying all players who played for each team during the 2022 season. Male Division I basketball players faced up to 10 times the risk of sudden cardiac death compared with all N.C.A.A. Someone needs to compute the probability of 75 players out of 2000 testing positive for covid on the same day. At his pre-Super Bowl virtual news conference, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the organization, which he said has made a lot of changes already. That includedhiring Jason Wrightas team president in August. The overall incidence rate is 0.6% for this testing period. From the moment sports started back up, the media seemed alarmed, or determined to alarm its audience. Later, the Patriots and Chiefs game was postponed following positive tests on both teams. Health officials warn against using VAERS to make determinations about vaccine risks. I dont think the masks, testing, or vaccines have been too much to ask of anyone. sheldon: investogators have issued an arrest warrant for georgia football player jalen carter. VAERS has received 11,657 reports of someone dying at some point after receiving the vaccine, representing 0.002 percent of all vaccinated people. On June 1, the committee invited Snyder and Goodell to appear at a hearing on workplace culture around the NFL scheduled for later in the month, which it called the next step in the investigation. Jonathan Drezner. ESPN reports there have now been 15 players and eight team personnel who tested positive. After the pandemic, a survey of gains and losses. For example, they were the team most consistently identified as having an understaffed training room. Young athletes can still be hospitalized, young athletes can still have a pulmonary embolus, and young athletes rarely can still get myocarditis from the virus, Drezner said, noting that cardiac involvement is more commonly seen with the infection than after vaccination. Male athletes faced a higher risk than women, and Black men faced a higher risk than men overall, the study found. Not one NFL player has ever been told to stay away from the team if they have a cold or flu if they felt good enough to play or practice even tho those are also communicable respiratory viruses. The article quoted the players union medical director saying that it was a myth that being in shape would protect NFL playersyet in scientific circles, criticism of the BMI index for precisely this reason are common. Vaccinated NFL players can come back to the field as soon as they deliver two negative PCR (lab) tests, taken 24 hours apart, if they have also been asymptomatic for two full days. Many of them were brought in by coach Ron Rivera when he joined. According to ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., federal prosecutors have made a "secret" $55 million loan the "primary focus" of their investigation. Seventy. ESPN released a lengthy report detailing Snyders efforts to influence other owners and the league office to maintain control of the team. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Exactly why sports media have been so uninterested in the success that most leagues have had in getting started again is unclearbut many fans have noticed. All rights reserved. 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