Dozens of players have informed teams they're opting out, but NFL and NFLPA lawyers are still working on the CBA side letter that will allow it, per sources. The deadline for players to opt out is 7 days after the letter is finalized, so that would now be Aug. 4 at the soonest.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) July 28, 2020
Dozens of players have informed teams they're opting out, but NFL and NFLPA lawyers are still working on the CBA side letter that will allow it, per sources. The deadline for players to opt out is 7 days after the letter is finalized, so that would now be Aug. 4 at the soonest.