That's probably what happened with Lewis... two negative tests. Assuming he's vaccinated and asymptomatic, he could have been detected through random testing and may already have been recovering for a few days before detection?
Looking back at the Bills Covid list, what about Vernon Butler? He was quarantined for close contact in August, could he be one of the remaining 1-2 players?
That's what I am thinking, however it is subject to the agreement of team and league medical officials. For what that's worth. Also it specifies fever-free without the use of fever reducing medicine.
Yes, it is possible that he could activate on Sunday, or if the sample that sent him to the list was taken Monday - he could activate Saturday. Provided all other conditions are met (ie, no fever for 24 hours and symptoms gone or "improved").
Based on the updated policy, every Bills player on the list except Cam Lewis eligible to return as soon as tomorrow if they have not had a fever for 24 hours and have improved in their other symptoms sufficiently to participate.
Why? The rules changes apply going forward. He was fined for breaking the rules months ago. One of the new rules is wearing masks at all times indoors, so I don't see the league changing the fines for mask violations.
No, buried in there is a "test out" provision where vaccinated players can come back in less than 5 days with 2 negative tests. Of course the likely reason for becoming negative in less than 5 days is a false positive.