With training camp approaching fast, NFL players have started to exercise their bargained right to opt out of the upcoming season.
Among the men who have so far decided to sit out 2020 over Coronavirus concerns are also six members of the New England Patriots: fullback Danny Vitale was the first to use the opt-out, and was followed shortly thereafter by backup interior offensive lineman Najee Toran and starting right tackle Marcus Cannon. On Tuesday, linebacker Dont’a Hightower, running back Brandon Bolden and safety Patrick Chung joined them.