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NFL Management Council 'Unanimous' That 2020 Draft Should Happen as Scheduled

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The NFL draft is still on track to happen from April 23 to 25.

On Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams saying the NFL Management Council Executive Committee "was unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled."

Pelissero shared the memo that also revealed Goodell has discussed keeping the draft as scheduled with owners, executives and coaches despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The commissioner said there is "widespread support for the CEC's conclusion."

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.