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Report: NFL Officials 'Increasingly Pessimistic' About Having Offseason Programs

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While the NFL has not had to suspend or cancel games yet because of the coronavirus pandemic like so many leagues across the sports world, its offseason programs are reportedly in jeopardy.

Mark Maske of the Washington Post reported NFL officials are "increasingly pessimistic about salvaging any of teams' offseason programs for players" even though they are "guardedly optimistic" there will be a regular season.

"Our primary concern is to protect the health of the public, players, club and league employees while continuing the essential business of preparing for another exciting season," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said.