Could NFL training camps begin remotely?
On Thursday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero tweeted that the NFL is pushing for the NFL Players Association to agree to lower league salary caps for the 2020 and 2021 seasons due to financial hardships suffered amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Understandably, the NFL is taking a stance similar to one embraced by MLB owners during springtime negotiations with the MLB Players Association. Clubs such as the Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants and New York Jets are already planning to potentially host opponents for games played behind closed doors and without fans amid the uncontrolled virus outbreak, and owners are looking for ways to offset financial losses.
Pelissero added that training camps, set to open to Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans rookies on Sunday, could begin remotely as the league and union iron-out details for a unique and unprecedented season.
The Chiefs and Texans are scheduled to open the regular season on Sept. 10.
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