2022 NFL Combine Bubble Restrictions Removed After Pushback from Prospects, Agents

Some COVID-19 restrictions will be removed at the NFL Scouting Combine.

A memo was sent out revealing the changes.

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Combine has been “unbubbled” for players in attendance, per a memo sent out tonight. pic.twitter.com/916Up4E8LB

Some of the previous plans were summarized by Jordan Dajani.

"The bubble restrictions include prospects being allowed just one 'medical support person' who must be fully vaccinated. The memo also states that players will be restricted to secure combine venues during their entire time in Indy, and that players who violate these policies will be disqualified and sent home."

The previous plans can be found in the memo.

Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero

The NFL scouting combine just informed draft prospects they’ll be in a “bubble” in secure locations next month in Indianapolis, with limited exceptions: “Players who violate this policy at any time will be disqualified from further participation and sent home.” From the memo: pic.twitter.com/oThXaLSCQ7

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, agents representing more than 150 players threatened a boycott if the restrictions weren't loosened.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

Agents representing more than 150 draft prospects are organizing a boycott of all testing, on-field workouts and interviews at next month’s NFL scouting combine if heavy “bubble” restrictions aren’t changed, sources tell me and @TomPelissero

More information was added by Tom Pelissero.

Tom Pelissero @TomPelissero

Unless the NFL and the combine agree to ease those restrictions — allowing players access to their full team of coaches, trainers, ATCs et al. as in past years — most top prospects will now only do medical evaluations next month in Indianapolis. https://t.co/YJgJe0KH6c

Mike McCartney is a football agent.

Mike McCartney @MikeMcCartney7

As an agent, I struggle with the combine. Players get optimal nutrition & rest for games. The combine? Almost the opposite. Improper rest & diet, then tested in a cold, sterile environment. It’s part of why guys test better at Pro Days. And somehow, the NFL has now made it worse.

The combine will be held in Indianapolis from March 1 through March 7.

Nicole Lynn, an NFL agent, gave some positive feedback.

Nicole Lynn @AgentNicoleLynn

The NFL and NFL Combine did the right thing here. Now it’s time for our guys to show out!

The combine wasn't held last year because of COVID-19.