NFL, NFLPA agree 2020 season plans: Goodell statement & details inside

ByNoah Gronniger

Jul 24, 2020

Let’s play football!

STATEMENT BY NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL

The NFL clubs and the NFL Players Association approved an agreement that broadly resolves all outstanding issues relating to the opening of training camps and start of the 2020 season. Training camps will begin as scheduled. We have worked collaboratively to develop a comprehensive set of protocols designed to minimize risk for fans, players, and club and league personnel. These plans have been guided by the medical directors of the NFL and the NFLPA and have been reviewed and endorsed by independent medical and public health experts, including the CDC, and many state and local public health officials. The season will undoubtedly present new and additional challenges, but we are committed to playing a safe and complete 2020 season, culminating with the Super Bowl.

Sponsored by http://rayconglobal.com/musicmania

More Details

NFLPA Board of Representatives Statement: pic.twitter.com/uLZuoausu8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2020

Part of today’s deal between the NFL and the NFLPA is there will be no impact to the 2020 salary cap – it remains at $198 million.

The cap cannot go lower than $175 million next year, but can go higher if revenues come in better than expected.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2020

The loss of any potential revenue will be spread out over the next four years, through 2024.

Players will have seven days from the time the agreement officially is signed, probably by Monday, to make a decision about whether to opt out for this season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 24, 2020

Details on two types of opt-outs, which are irrevocable and due 7 days from NFL-NFLPA deal being finalized:

– High risk: $350,000 stipend with no offset, accrued/credited season

– Voluntary: $150,000 salary advance, no accrued/credited season

Either way, contract tolls.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 24, 2020

All of the CDC's defined "increased risk" categories — e.g. moderate-to-severe asthma, sickle cell disease, Type 2 diabetes, etc. — are covered as "high risk" under this deal, with the exception of high-BMI (since that'd be about 70% of the NFL). https://t.co/ayA8fTL288 https://t.co/MpBMhM1Da9
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 24, 2020

By Noah Gronniger

Co-founder of Starcade Media as well as a podcast host, filmmaker and writer.

College Football Sports

WATCH: Jason Kelce smashes heckler’s phone in confrontation

Nov 2, 2024 Starcade Media

NFL Sports

Kelce Brothers & Boys II Men release holiday tune: It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights)

Nov 1, 2024 Starcade Media

NFL Sports Uncategorized

WATCH: ‘Home of the Chiefs’ overwhelms Allegiant Stadium

Oct 27, 2024 Starcade Media

Starcade Stories Podcast

Starcade Stories

Hosts Noah Gronniger and Clint Switzer are bringing you top-notch interviews from the world of sports and beyond.

Mr. Raider himself, George Atkinson, once part of the Soul Patrol in Oakland is telling stories about the famed Chiefs/Raiders rivalry from the 60s/70s and talks about what the Raiders must do to attempt to catch the Chiefs in the AFC West.

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code STARCADE. That’s code STARCADE for new customers to get $200 in bonus bets when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings – The Crown Is Yours.