In a statement released by New Orleans Saints players via the NFLPA, the Saints become the 17th roster across the NFL to opt out of in-person, voluntary offseason workouts. Standing in solidarity with the other NFL players who have already called for the NFL to shift offseason workouts to a virtual program.
Many teams around the NFL have challenged the league’s decisions to relax COVID protocols arguing that they are still necessary at this time. The statement from the Saints players cites another very important aspect. “By now, the benefits to our health and safety are well known, with significant reductions to concussions, missed time with injuries and soft tissue recovery.