Even amidst the uncertainty of a pandemic, the NFL plans to forge ahead with its 2020 season.
This week, commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated that stance in a chat with Kairos CEO Ankur Jain.
“The NFL is planning to play,” Goodell said (link via the NFL on Instagram). “That’s our hope, and that’s our planning to date. … We can help our country heal. We can help bring our communities together. We can provide hope.”
Goodell also stressed that public safety is paramount to the NFL. Right now, it’s hard to imagine a scenario in which the NFL launches its season in September exactly as planned. Even if social distancing regulations are relaxed by local and federal regulators, the threat of a new COVID-19 wave will likely linger.
In the meantime, the NFL has drastically altered its offseason plans while mostly keeping the scheduled milestones in place. NFL executives will conduct the NFL Draft at their individual homes. And, between now and April 23, they’re conducting interviews with players via video conference.
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Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors | By Zach Links | Last updated 4/9/20
