The NFL and the NFL Players Association continue to head toward an unpleasant scenario as the end of July nears. Training camps are scheduled to start opening on Tuesday for rookies and the following Tuesday for veterans (for most teams), but the two sides appear to be far apart on a number of issues revolving around safety protocols related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ultimately, there has been no agreement between the two sides on even general precautions or the overall schedule for camp. According to its president, JC Tretter, the NFLPA has asked for a 45-day ramp-up schedule that would eliminate preseason games entirely.