We just got done talking about an ‘unprecedented’ NFL season unlike any other, a season that was played during a pandemic, and the many, many ways in which it affected the game, both on and off the field. Those effects will continue to touch the league for years to come—possibly both on and off the field as well.
For the time being, however, the most direct impact will be in financial terms. The league lost billions of dollars from in-stadium spending last year, and that is going to be reflected in the salary cap not just this year, but for at least the next few years, many experts predict.