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16 former SEC players opt out of 2020 NFL season
The NFL deadline for players to opt out of the 2020 season ended at 4 p.m. ET Thursday.
Sixty-six NFL players made the decision to sit out the season due to concerns over COVID-19. Players who opt out and are considered high-risk for COVID-19 can earn $350,000, while others who opt out and are without risk can earn $150,000.
All total, 16 former SEC players have made the decision to sit out the 2020 season due to coronavirus concerns.
- Shon Coleman, OT, 49ers (Auburn)
- Marcus Gilbert, OT, Cardinals (Florida)
- Skai Moore, LB, Colts (South Carolina)
- Ja’Wuan James, OT, Broncos (Tennessee)
- Christian Miller, LB, Panthers (Alabama)
- EJ Gaines, CB, Bills (Missouri)
- Lerentee McCray, LB, Jaguars (Florida)
- CJ Mosley, LB, Jets (Alabama)
- Al Woods, DT, Rams (LSU)
- John Atkins, DT, Bengals (Georgia)
- Stephen Guidry, WR, Cowboys (Miss State)
- Andre Smith, OT, Ravens (Alabama)
- Dont’a Hightower, LB, Patriots (Alabama)
- Brandon Bolden, RB, Patriots (Ole Miss)
- Caleb Brantley, DL, Washington Football Team (Florida)
- Chance Warmack, OL, Seahawks (Alabama)
So I wonder what is the NFL’s definition of high-risk ? Since no NFL players really have major health problems.
This list doesn’t include Vic Beasley who is totally MIA but did not opt out. He will owe the Titans money in another couple weeks. He’s already passed 500K in fines.
Will the “opted out” guys still be ok having 200+ people over for a “house party”? Are they still being paid? I can’t imagine a contract payment being honored to someone who “opts out”! Some players opting out might find out that later they won’t by “opted IN”! Oh sure the name players will be ok, but the lesser ones who are trying to get established are taking a bigger risk than catching the flu!