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Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward says he's planning to take part in the 2020 NFL season despite having asthma, which puts him at greater risk of more severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Heyward told Ed Bouchette of The Athletic in an interview released Wednesday he understands the situation and will do everything in his power to protect himself and others amid the coronavirus pandemic:
"I would say I have to take every precaution. I think there are so many unknowns. I could get the disease another way.