Ever since Aaron Rodgers apparently drew a line in concrete and spilled his desire to move on from the Green Bay Packers, June 1 has been labeled as the key date.
On Tuesday, the salary cap “dead” money charges turn to a new format, making it more feasible for the Packers to absorb Rodgers’ departure.
In reality, July 27 is the bigger day.
Most NFL teams, as choreographed by the league office, will report for training camp that morning. Veteran players who fail to show up will be fined $50,000 per day, penalties that “shall not be reduced,” according to the collective bargaining agreement.