Whenever a natural disaster is unfolding in the country, the biggest concern is the health and safety of the people who live in the area. A secondary concern is how to handle any local football games, but it remains something the NFL focuses on.That's happening in California right now,
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Francisco Cervelli Jersey helmet following practice, he took off his face mask. Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) Richard wasn't alone -- wide receiver was another player spotted wearing a mask during practice. Raiders WRs Michael Crabtree, Isaac Whitney in face masks today amid air quality the EPA deemed "Unhealthy." Shorter practice because of it. Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) According to the NFL, as of right now the game is still a go for Sunday in Oakland, but the league is absolutely keeping an eye on the air quality surrounding the area in order to make sure things are safe.
John Jaso Jersey NFL continues to monitor air quality conditions in the Bay Area, per . At this point, game remains scheduled for Sun in OAK Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) As Michael Gehlken of the
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