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NFLPA Medical Director Thom Mayer 'Optimistic' 2020 Season Will Be Played

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While acknowledging nothing is definite, NFL Players Association medical director Thom Mayer expressed his hope the 2020 NFL season will kick off as scheduled in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

During an appearance on The Adam Schefter Podcast (via ESPN), Mayer said the involved parties will have a better idea about the season in late May or early June.

The NFL indefinitely suspended the start of offseason team activities to limit the spread of the coronavirus, with Mayer telling Schefter they're "probably not going to happen":

"As you know, the clubs are closed for now and will remain closed for a while.