The countdown to Thursday’s 4 p.m. (ET) NFL COVID opt-out deadline could be compared to an ominous hovering black cloud. Some teams such as the New England Patriots have taken an especially hard hit in terms of lost veterans in the midst of the pandemic, creating a very strenuous lead-up to training camp across the league. While one cannot fault any player for making a decision on his own health and the health of his family members, the opt-outs certainly have dampened the excitement of the upcoming season.
Fortunately for the Green Bay Packers, only one player has opted out thus far in wide receiver Devin Funchess.