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Brees, Watt, More Players Tweet on NFL Not Following COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Top NFL stars are concerned about player safety amid the coronavirus pandemic with teams close to reporting to training camps.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt were among the players who discussed the challenges:

Drew Brees

We need Football! We need sports! We need hope! The NFL’s unwillingness to follow the recommendations of their own medical experts will prevent that. If the NFL doesn’t do their part to keep players healthy there is no football in 2020. It’s that simple. Get it done @NFL

JJ Watt

Once again in the interest of keeping everyone (players & fans) as informed as possible, here is an updated list of what we as players know and don’t know as the first group gets set to report to training camp tomorrow.