The NFL’s Combine “Bubble” is No More

After it was reported that as many as 150 NFL Draft prospects were organizing a boycott of the NFL Combine over "bubble" restrictions, the NFL has changed their protocols for the event.  The league released a statement on the updated protocols on Monday night.

The bubble has burst: The Combine just informed players it has changed its policy and will now allow them outside of restricted areas next week in Indianapolis, per sources.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 21, 2022

Here’s the full text of the message that just went to players invited to next week’s Combine. pic.twitter.com/HnqeEfDumk

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 21, 2022

The NFL got the message and smartly adjusted course.  Had they stuck to their guns and allowed a boycott to happen the NFL Combine would have been ruined.  Some other folks could learn something from this situation.