The NFL will stop daily testing of unvaccinated players, according to multiple reports.

ESPN says unvaccinated players will be subject to the same COVID-19 protocols as vaccinated players.

The decision comes in the middle of the playoffs— with only eight teams still vying for a Super Bowl championship.

The change is expected to only impact a few players. ESPN reports that roughly 12 unvaccinated players are still on teams in the playoffs.

The NFL Network reports that all players will be subjected to enhanced symptom screening, symptom-based testing and targeted surveillance testing.

In the last month, more than 700 players have tested positive for the virus, ESPN reports.

The National Hockey League (NHL) will not resume its season on Dec. 27 as previously announced.

The league paused its season on Wednesday after numerous teams reported COVID-19 outbreaks.

In a statement Friday, the league said no games will take place prior to Dec. 28.

"Teams will return to practice on Dec. 26 and it is expected that the League will provide an update on its return to play plans by the end of day on Sunday," the NHL said.

ESPN reports that the league is implementing stricter protocols in an effort to limit future outbreaks.

The protocols include daily testing and restrictions on where players can go when they are not with the team.