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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jul 4, 2020, 02:41 AM Jul 2020

Due to coronavirus, NFL players could be fined for 'reckless' behavior like going out to eat and

Due to coronavirus, NFL players could be fined for ‘reckless’ behavior like going out to eat and using Uber, Lyft


A whole new set of fines could be coming to the NFL.

The NFLPA held a phone call with its players on Thursday, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports they were told “reckless” behavior in the coronavirus era could hit them in the wallet.

“One source told ESPN that players on the call were told that they could be fined for conduct detrimental if they are found to have engaged in ‘reckless’ behavior away from the team facility, such as eating out in restaurants and using ride-sharing services,” Schefter wrote. “They also were updated on the progress league and union medical personnel are making on protective face shields that could be worn while playing, practicing, working out and moving around team facilities, though sources who were on the call said the players are pushing back against those face shields for various reasons, including concerns about how it might affect their vision and their breathing.”

While there’s ongoing debate on how to handle the preseason, as it stands, the NFL is still planning on opening training camps July 28 despite the virus’ resurgence.

Read more: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2020/07/due-to-coronavirus-nfl-players-could-be-fined-for-reckless-behavior-like-going-out-to-eat-and-using-uber-lyft-report.html
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Due to coronavirus, NFL players could be fined for 'reckless' behavior like going out to eat and (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2020 OP
I'll believe they play when I see it. Baseball I can see. Even a major league club can show brewens Jul 2020 #1
Rich people's problems. Midnight Writer Jul 2020 #2

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1. I'll believe they play when I see it. Baseball I can see. Even a major league club can show
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 05:08 AM
Jul 2020

up and get out of their car in uniform like any softball team. They don't even need a locker room. I played little league, Babe Ruth, junior high freshman baseball and men's league softball. 20 years and only my freshman team had a locker room.

If they play football, at least a few are going to die. Several more have their careers ended. I can't imagine the big money guys risking it. I know I won't watch if even a handful sit out.

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