Nothing short of admiration and respect should be shown towards the three Kansas City Chiefs players that chose to opt out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, running back Damien Williams and rookie offensive tackle Lucas Niang will have their contracts tolled to 2021 — and the remaining years on the deal will also be pushed back one season.
This unprecedented league policy will present a new challenge to teams as they forecast their organization’s future. There are long-term salary cap, roster and player development implications that come with the deferral of a season.