Raiders’ defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell could see the trends and knew he had to be prepared.
The way COVID-19 was spreading and impacting NFL locker rooms, the second-year pro from Clemson believed there was a good chance he could be infected at some point.
So he readied himself mentally for what should happen if he did get it.
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“It gave me peace throughout the season,” said Ferrell, who has missed the last two games after testing positive. “So when I did, yes it was a bummer, but I was prepared to the point where it wouldn’t crush me mentally.”