Training camps around the NFL are officially underway. Sort of.
Tuesday was the first day veterans could report, if they chose to do so. However, numerous players decided to opt out of the 2020 season because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Their absences could have massive repercussions around the league.
As such, those who decided not to play this season dominate B/R's first training camp roundup of the 2020 campaign.
6 New England Patriots Players Opt Out of 2020 Season
The New England Patriots had six players—linebacker Dont'a Hightower, safety Patrick Chung, right tackle Marcus Cannon, running back Brandon Bolden, fullback Danny Vitale and reserve offensive lineman Najee Toran—opt out of the 2020 season before the start of training camp, per ESPN'sMike Reiss.