2020 NFL opt out proposal

[Brad P]

Players can opt out by August 1st. If they opt out they can't take it back they are done for the season. If they opt out they get no base salary or bonus money that would be owed to them after opting out. If they opt out their contract will toll. They can not regnoatie a contract if they opt out. If they opt out they can not hold out for the 2021 season as it would be considered a breach of contract. If a player has a contract past 2020 they would be able to get a $150K advance on their 2021 salary.

NFL's opt-out offer carries a renegotiation loophole - ProFootballTalk

PFT has obtained the full contents of the NFL’s most recent proposal to the NFL Players Association, which means that the weekend will feature a series of blurbs regarding various aspects of the league’s position.First up, one of the most intriguing aspects of pro football in a pandemic: The...

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[Spikey]

66 players have opted out, most are linebackers.

 

[Hova]

I would really love to understand this game but I lose interest because of the name (you know..irony and all...). Is it like rugby, because it looks exactly like rugby!

 

[Joshua Farrell]

While it is sad that some of them have opted to not play this season, I understand why they won't pay them, unless the individual renegotiates the contract.

 

[Hova]

You don't play, you don't get paid. It is as easy as that.