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New York Jets OL Leo Koloamatangi opts out of 2020 season (Report)

Ian Rappaport of NFL Network is reporting that the New York Jets have their first opt-out of the 2020 season. Leo Koloamatangi has decided against playing football in 2020. According to Chris Burke of The Athletic, he will continue his offseason work, fighting COVID-19 in his home state of Hawaii.

The #Jets have an opt-out: OL Leo Koloamatangi, source said, informed the team that he’ll do so due to COVID-19 concerns. He got playing time late last season.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2020

A few months ago, Koloamatangi helped launch Hawaii Towards Zero, an initiative to aid the state's fight against coronavirus spread.