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NFL, Steelers moving forward with great caution

The NFL has no plans to delay the start of the new league year due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the league is closely monitoring the situation as the other major sporting leagues in the country that are currently in season have suspended play.

The new league year is on schedule to start at 4 p.m. March 18, which will mark the date that all teams must be under the 2020 salary cap and the free agent period begins.

The NFL is the only major sports league in the United States not currently playing games.

Several teams have suspended travel by their scouts and front office personnel to on-campus pro days, including the Redskins, Jets and Vikings.