Earlier this week it was reported the NFL was requesting players to escrow 35% of their 2020 salaries to help offset the losses of not having stadiums filled this regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic. As expected, this didn't go over well within the players' union.
Saturday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the NFLPA responded with an economic counter proposal. Here was the reported response:
- No escrow of 2020 salaries
- Flat salary cap of $198.2M for 2021
- Spread revenue loss this year over 2022-2030 caps
- All fully guaranteed money paid even if games are canceled
On top of that, the players are requesting a "COVID-19 Risk Stipend" which could pay players up to $500,000 if games are canceled due to the virus.