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The Detroit Lions only had three players that decided to opt-out of the 2020 season
With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging over the world, many people, including athletes, are concerned for their health and well being. As some people are considered high risk of contracting the virus, they were allowed to opt out the campaign and earn $350,000. Even players who weren’t considered high risk were allowed to opt out the upcoming 2020 season as well although they would only get $150,000, which would need to be paid back eventually.
As for Detroit Lions, three players decided to opt-out of the 2020 season (if it does indeed occur).