New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty didn’t take questions on Sunday while meeting with reporters. He had a few things on his mind.
He wanted to emphasize a few points about social injustice before transitioning to the NFL’s handling of coronavirus and player opt-outs. His frustration became apparent, as he spoke passionately about the NFL’s shortcomings in allowing players the necessary time to decide whether they will be safe while playing during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The NFL and the NFLPA had previously agreed to give players one week from the signing of the CBA. But because the CBA is still unsigned, there didn’t seem to be a deadline in sight.