NFL 2020: Matt LaCosse to Travis Benjamin, here are all the players who've opted out due to Covid-19 concerns
While there's no concrete schedule out yet, a recent startling announcement saw 66 players opting out
With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting normal life, the resumption of sports events across the world is nothing short of a miracle. And when it comes to NFL 2020, much is still up in the air with a cloud of uncertainty looming over the tournament. While there's no concrete schedule out yet, a recent startling announcement saw 66 players opting out of the season due to Covid-19 concerns. Recent reports say that the deadline to opt-out has passed.
While players considered a major risk for Covid-19 stand to earn $350,000 and an accrued NFL season, those opting to sit out without the risk earn $150,000. Post the deadline, here is the list of players who have decided to give the sport a miss:
Shon Coleman, (San Francisco 49ers)
Josh Doctson (New York Jets)
Malcolm Pridgeon (Cleveland Browns)
Rashaan Melvin (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Brad Seaton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Lucas Niang (Kansas City Chiefs)
Albert Wilson (Miami Dolphins)
Rolan Milligan (Indianapolis Colts)
Marvell Tell (Indianapolis Colts)
Sam Beal (New York Giants)
Russell Bodine (Detroit Lions)
Travis Benjamin (San Francisco 49ers)
Colby Gossett (Cleveland Browns)
Ukeme Eligwe (Las Vegas Raiders)
Marcus Gilbert (Arizona Cardinals)
Allen Hurns (Miami Dolphins)
Skai Moore (Indianapolis Colts)
Andrew Billings (Cleveland Browns)
DJ Killings (Las Vegas Raiders)
Jeremiah Valoaga (Las Vegas Raiders)
Jordan Lucas (Chicago Bears)
Josh Harvey-Clemons (Washington Football Team)
Ja'Wuan James (Denver Broncos)
Christian Miller (Carolina Panthers)
Geronimo Allison (Detroit Lions)
Da'Mari Scott (New York Giants)
Jamize Olawale (Dallas Cowboys)
Matt LaCosse (New England Patriots)
E.J. Gaines (Buffalo Bills)
Lerentee McCray (Jacksonville Jaguars)
CJ Mosley (New York Jets)
Marqise Lee (New England Patriots)
Chandler Brewer (Los Angeles Rams)
Al Woods (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Isaiah Prince (Cincinnati Bengals)
Josh Tupou (Cincinnati Bengals)
John Atkins (Detroit Lions)
Damien Williams (Kansas City Chiefs)
Drew Forbes (Cleveland Browns)
Drake Dorbeck (Cleveland Browns)
Nate Solder (New York Giants)
Jason Vander Laan (New Orleans Saints)
Devin Funchess (Green Bay Packers)
Jordan Mack (Carolina Panthers)
Leo Koloamatangi (New York Jets)
Marquise Goodwin (Philadelphia Eagles)
Michael Pierce (Minnesota Vikings)
Star Lotulelei (Buffalo Bills)
Eddie Goldman (Chicago Bears)
Anthony McKinney (Tennessee Titans)
Patrick Chung (New England Patriots)
Cole Wick (New Orleans Saints)
Eddie Vanderdoes (Houston Texans)
Kyle Peko (Denver Broncos)
Stephen Guidry (Dallas Cowboys)
Andre Smith (Baltimore Ravens)
Dont'a Hightower (New England Patriots)
Brandon Bolden (New England Patriots)
Marcus Cannon (New England Patriots)
Danny Vitale (New England Patriots)
Najee Toran (New England Patriots)
Caleb Brantley (Washington Football Team)
Maurice Canady (Dallas Cowboys)
Chance Warmack (Seattle Seahawks)
De'Anthony Thomas (Baltimore Ravens)
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (Kansas City Chiefs)
The NFL plans to start its 2020 season on time in September.