The NFL’s offseason workout program is scheduled to begin next Monday, but questions about the league’s protocols in regards to the Coronavirus pandemic have created a dispute between clubs and players. The NFL Players Association sent out a recommendation that its members stay away from voluntary workouts, with five teams so far announcing they are following along.
The New England Patriots are part of this group, even though not all of their players did announce their intention to stay away from those voluntary sessions. Per a statement released by the NFLPA, “many ... will be exercising our right to not attend voluntary workouts this offseason.