The NFL’s latest proposal would allow players to opt out of the 2020 season, with formal notice delivered by Aug. 1. Under that proposal, teams would be permitted to trade those players, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter).
However, players would not be allowed to engage with their teams in that scenario. That’s a key provision – otherwise, players could theoretically parlay their opt-out into a holdout. Still, it’s not clear whether players would earn a portion of their salaries per the NFL’s pitch. Given the typical nature of negotiations between Roger Goodell and the NFLPA, it’s unlikely that concession has been made.
Earlier this month, the NFL floated the idea of placing 35% of player salaries in escrow, as a safeguard against lowered revenue. When the union rebuffed that monumental ask, the league effectively moved backwards in negotiations. Their latest pitch calls for a $40MM drop in the 2020 salary cap. Obviously, that’s a non-starter for the union at this time.
The NFL agreed to a new COVID-19 IR designation, but that’s not enough to mollify widespread concern and frustration in the union. So far, 72 players have tested positive for the virus, and that number could grow exponentially without careful planning.
um yeah, why wouldnt they?
Common sense, right? Maybe we just don’t get paid enough for having it on the outside.
And everyone thought MLB had problems…This sounds like it is about to get ugly../:
Opting out on a season that isn’t likely to happen anyway is brilliant…lol.
I suppose it depends on what the structure that the NFL offers for opt-outs. Directly, I mean the amount of credit players get for service time or guaranteed pay. Health vs. money…that’s not a new struggle in society I guess.
Guaranteed pay is guaranteed right? The only possible clawback by owners could be bonuses and that’s sure to be met with plenty of resistance.
well I’d say no because if they NFL let’s the player opt out they should stipulate u opt out u don’t get paid that yr and it’s a player choice to top out . it would be fair to say sure take a year off work and we will pay u when ur not injuried it would just make everyone want to sit on their ass and do nothing and get their money . would just get worse
Well, what I mean is the NFL could do is say that opting out would result in that year not being counted towards a player’s guaranteed or accrued service. Bonuses for sure would be out the window I think. I suppose it really depends on the deal that the NFL and NFLPA eventually strike. I think Kevin raises good points that the NFL will try to make, and the NFLPA will try to refute.
Shouldn’t it be a similar policy to the NBA and MLB? Those deemed at substantial risk can opt out and still receive their money. Those who feel uncomfortable but aren’t health-compromised essentially freeze their contract for a season. That seems reasonable to me. Am I missing something?
No senior citizens in the NFL so should we trust the owners to determine who is at substantial risk and who is merely feeling uncomfortable about being health compromised?
If this somehow gets through, then if I was a rebuilding team, I would be making undervalued offers on any talented player opting out.
Madden style.
Just kidding. This is way too realistic to ever be depicted in Madden.
yup they opt out they shouldn’t get paid and the teams should be allowed to trade em. y should the teams have to wait on the player to combat before they get on with their plans for their franchise.
come back*