The 2020 NFL Draft will start on Thursday and provide a wonderful escape for fans and teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone talks about the NFL Draft, the NFL is reportedly already making unique plans to preserve a 2020 season.
According to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline, the NFL is in talks with Delta Airlines to discuss a plan where each team would have two jets dedicated for their own personal use during the upcoming season. Furthermore, league officials are talking to Marriott Hotels about securing the use of hotels throughout NFL cities that would be dedicated to teams.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of professional sports to come to a complete stop, but the NFL has avoided any major setbacks because its the offseason. However, the league already shut down team facilities and teams are doing virtual offseason workouts to begin their preparation for the summer.
Many around the NFL expected organized team activities to be canceled and training camp in July would be the next pivotal point on the schedule for teams to prepare for the upcoming season.
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Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 4/23/20
