NFL officials will reportedly be starting the 2020 season somewhat cold thanks to the league's adjustments to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN, NFL Referees Association executive director Scott Green said officials will not make their typical multiday visits to training camps this year to minimize in-person contact and the risk of transmitting the virus.
While there are plans to hold those visits that include officials explaining new rules to players and coaches virtually, the fact there will also be no preseason games this year means those officials will not have the chance to do live, on-field work and brush up on their timing prior to Week 1.