What NFL Players Are Not Playing Today?
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Get the latest scoop on which NFL players are not playing today.
Introduction
There are several reasons why a player might not play in an NFL game. Some have to do with the player’s health, while others relate to disciplinary action by the team or league. Injuries are by far the most common reason for a player to be sidelined on game day, but there are other reasons as well.
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The most common reason for a player to be inactive on game day is due to an injury. A player might be injured during the week in practice or in the previous game, and thus be unable to play in the current game. In other cases, a player may be dealing with a long-term injury that has not yet healed enough for him to take the field.
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Sometimes, a player is not allowed to play due to disciplinary action by either his team or the league. If a player is suspended by his team, it is usually for violating team rules. League suspensions occur when a player violates NFL rules, such as using performance-enhancing drugs or committing certain types of personal conduct violations.
COVID-19 and the NFL
There are several NFL players who are not playing today due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of these players have tested positive for the virus, while others have been exposed to it. This is a developing situation and the NFL is taking precautions to ensure the safety of all players and staff.
The 2020 NFL Season
The 2020 NFL season is the 101st season of the National Football League (NFL). The season began on September 10, 2020 with the NFL Kickoff Game, in which the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 34–20. This marked the first time since 1966 that an NFL game was not played on a Thursday night to open the regular season. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the league had to make several schedule changes. One of these changes was moving the start of the regular season from September 10 to September 17. This was done in order to allow more time for COVID-19 testing and for additional weekly practice games.
As of October 18, 2020, a total of four NFL players have opted out of playing in the 2020 NFL season due to health and safety concerns related to the pandemic. These players are:
-Linebacker Brandon Chillar of the Green Bay Packers
-Offensive lineman Demetrius Knox of the Buffalo Bills
-Tight end Cole Wick of the Detroit Lions
-Center Lucas Niang of the Kansas City Chiefs
The Impact of COVID-19 on the NFL
The NFL has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways. The most significant impact has been the postponement of the 2020 season. This has caused a great deal of uncertainty for players, teams, and fans alike.
Another significant impact of the pandemic has been the cancellation of preseason games. This is a significant blow to fans who had been looking forward to seeing their favorite teams in action again. Preseason games are important for players to get ready for the regular season, but they are also important for fans to get excited about the upcoming season.
The pandemic has also had an impact on player contracts. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the season, many players have chosen to sign one-year deals instead of long-term contracts. This gives players more flexibility in case the season is cancelled or shortened. It also gives teams more flexibility in terms of their salary cap situation.
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly had a significant impact on the NFL. Whether or not the season will go ahead as planned is still up in the air, but one thing is certain: the NFL will never be quite the same.
NFL Players Who Have Opted Out of the 2020 Season
Dozens of NFL players have chosen to opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the notable players who have opted out include New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan, and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Let’s take a look at some of the other NFL players who have chosen to opt out of the 2020 season.
Why Have Players Opted Out?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the United States, the NFL is preparing to start its 2020 season. But not all players are planning to take part. As of Aug. 4, a total of 68 players have opted out of the season, including some high-profile names.
Players who have opted out receive a $150,000 stipend and an accrued year toward free agency and pension benefits. They can also reapply for the 2021 season.
Players have cited concerns about the virus, themselves or family members as reasons for opting out. Some have said they don’t believe the league has done enough to keep players safe.
Here are some of the more notable players who have chosen not to play in 2020:
Who Has Opted Out?
A total of 48 NFL players have chosen to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the full list of players:
· Arizona Cardinals: LB Deone Bucannon, S Chris Clemons, OL Josh Mauro
· Atlanta Falcons: DT Marlon Davidson, LB Foyesade Oluokun, OL John Wetzel
· Baltimore Ravens: OL Andre Smith
· Buffalo Bills: S Kurt Coleman, LB Del’Shawn Phillips
· Carolina Panthers: S Dezmen Southward
· Chicago Bears: S Jordan Lucas, TE Eric Saubert
· Cincinnati Bengals: RB Giovanni Bernard, DE D.J. Reader
· Cleveland Browns: LB Sione Takitaki
· Dallas Cowboys: OL Nate Davis, DE Maurice Narvaez
· Denver Broncos: OT Cyrus Kouandjio, TE Jeff Heuerman, WR Kendall Hinton
· Detroit Lions: C Graham Glasgow
· Green Bay Packers: S Will Redmond
· Houston Texans:: CB Bradley Roby, LB Tre’von Johnson
· Indianapolis Colts:: OL Le’Raven Clark
· Jacksonville Jaguars:: DT Al Woods
· Kansas City Chiefs:: OT Lucas Niang
· Los Angeles Chargers:: OT Trey Pipkins
· Los Angeles Rams:: C Brian Allen
· Miami Dolphins:: DE Avery Moss, CB Xavier Coleman
· Minnesota Vikings:: DE Ifeadi Odenigbo
· New England Patriots:: DL Dont’a Hightower, FB Dan Vitale, OL Najee Toran
• New Orleans Saints:: FB Michael Burton
• New York Giants:: OL Nate solder
New York Jets:: LB C.J. Mosley,LB Patrick Onwuasor
Philadelphia Eagles ::S Will Parks
Pittsburgh Steelers ::OT Stefen Wisniewski
San Francisco 49ers ::DT Ronald Blair III
Seattle Seahawks ::OT Branden Jackson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ::LB Shaquil Barrett
Tennessee Titans ::RB Darrynton Evans
Conclusion
We’ve looked at a lot of different variables and scenarios regarding NFL player availability for today’s games. To sum it up, the following players are not playing today:
QB:
-Eli Manning (NYG)
-Derek Carr (OAK)
-Ryan Fitzpatrick (TB)
RB:
-Leonard Fournette (JAC)
-Melvin Gordon (LAC)
-Dalvin Cook (MIN)WR:
-Julio Jones (ATL)
-A.J. Green (CIN)
-Mike Evans (TB)TE:
-Rob Gronkowski (NE)
-Jimmy Graham (GBP)
