Only 41 percent of those who have received the vaccine nationally are people of color, according to the C.D.C. As the vaccine became widely available this spring, she led informational sessions with the team and privately with players’ families if requested. Their vaccination rate did not surprise her, she said. As training camp progresses, unvaccinated players battling for roster spots may face challenges. Beasley said in a news conference that unvaccinated young players have told him they fear they may be cut.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2021 03:56 UTC