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NFL Reportedly Planning to Play 16-Game Schedule, May Delay 2020 Season

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The NFL could delay the start of the 2020 regular season amid concerns over the coronavirus, but the league is still planning to stick with a 16-game season, according to NFL reporter Gary Myers.

Though the league has not discussed any contingency plans with teams, Myers speculated the playoffs could extend to March.

The global pandemic has forced the NFL to move forward with the NFL draft without fans, while team facilities are closed and player visits have been restricted.

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