List of players opting out of season

[Chopper0080]

I figured I could start this, but feel free to add when you find names.

Laurent Duverney_Tardiff - KC
De'Anthony Thomas - Balt
Marcus Cannon - NE
Dont'a Hightower - NE
Andre Smith - Balt
Eddie Goldman - Chi
Patrick Chung - NE
Star Lotuleilei - Buff

 

[BigRedRage]

I read NE is up to 6 players.

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[gmabel830]

PFT is maintaining a list: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/28/covid-19-opt-out-list/

No Cardinals as of yet.

 

[Chopper0080]

PFT is maintaining a list: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/28/covid-19-opt-out-list/

No Cardinals as of yet.

I imagine this may change once we get to reporting time.

 

[juza76]

Football can survive without those players

 

[Garthshort]

Football can survive without those players

Sure, FB can survive if it's only those players. But it's too early to tell how many will opt out. Baseball is already in trouble, thanks to the terrible health situation in Florida. Crossing my fingers for FB.

 

[Dr. Jones]

That list is longer than I expected. And Chung and Hightower will cripple that NE Defense IMO.

 

[Adrian]

Ian Rapoport
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The #Jets have an opt-out: OL Leo Koloamatangi, source said, informed the team that he’ll do so due to COVID-19 concerns. He got playing time late last season.

 

[GuernseyCard]

ESPN

More than 70% of NFL players fall into an at-risk category for COVID-19, including having a high body-mass index and/or being African American. If you’re angry at a player for choosing to protect himself and his family, you need to reassess your life’s priorities.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Mike Garafolo
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The opt-outs have begun and the seven-day window hasn’t opened yet. Deadline pushed back every day the deal between the NFL and NFLPA doesn’t officially sign their agreement.

 

[Adrian]

Adam Schefter
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Three-time Pro-Bowl guard, Larry Warford, who has received multiple offers, is opting out of the 2020 season, per source. Warford is looking to start a family and will continue to train and revisit playing in 2021.

 

[BigRedRage]

ESPN

More than 70% of NFL players fall into an at-risk category for COVID-19, including having a high body-mass index and/or being African American. If you’re angry at a player for choosing to protect himself and his family, you need to reassess your life’s priorities.

The problem is BMI does not equate for super athletes. I remember a study long ago that said most of the NFL is "obese" including running backs and etc when the reality is that they are clearly not obese and simply weigh more than they should because they are loaded with muscle. BMI says I should lose 40 pounds and at that point I would be unhealthily skinny with my ribs showing. "proper BMI rating" for a 6'5 man is 156 to 205 pounds. at 156 I would be dead. at 205 my ribs would show. at 246, which is a range for a lot of football players near my height, they are all considered overweight to obese. I guarantee at 237 I am far more overweight than they are.

 

[Dan H]

So does their contract pause or toll if they opt out?

 

[Dr. Jones]

So does their contract pause or toll if they opt out?

It pauses until 2021 and the cap amount is credited back to the team. Pats have 22mm now IIRC

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

Any bets on a Cardinals player opting out?

 

[Weenus O'Baggins]

I will say 1 guy on the offensive line, which is why we signed a tackle who believes he has a chance to start.

 

[Dr. Jones]

I'm thinking Pugh or Sweezy personally. Jones or Murray moves inside and Beechum is our primary backup.

 

[Dr. Jones]

And I seriously think pat P may do it. Contract aside...... his situation at home is a bit different than most.

 

[Adrian]

Tom Pelissero
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#Packers WR Devin Funchess has opted out, source said.

7/28/20, 3:31 PM

 

[Adrian]

Josh Weinfuss
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Kliff Kingsbury said on a Zoom call today that he has not had any conversations with players about them opting out because of the coronavirus.

 

[BigRedRage]

if this opting out doesnt slow down the season is done.

 

[Proximo]

if this opting out doesnt slow down the season is done.

Umm no.

There are literally thousands of guys that want NFL jobs.

 

[BigRedRage]

Umm no.

There are literally thousands of guys that want NFL jobs.

ok fine

if this doesnt slow down its going to be a terrible season.

The patriots lost two starters on defense today. thats a big deal going into a competitive professional sport with starting players opting out.

the fact that I will be happy to go play safety for them instead doesnt make for a good product or competitive balance.

 

[BritCard]

Many of those opting out seem to have new families or are trying to start one. Not sure who that fingers.