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Schefter: NFL Teams Discussing Shutting Down Facilities, Possible Start Of New League Year Delayed

The impact of the coronavirus has hit the entire sports world and even though it’s the offseason, the NFL isn’t an exception. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, some teams are discussing if they should shut down team facilities, a precautionary measure to limit the exposure of the virus.

With possibly key NFL personnel not in one place, it’s now possible the league pushes back the start of the new league year, currently scheduled to begin March 18th.

Clearly, the most important issue is the health of safety of players, staff, and communities. But the current football landscape adds another layer of uncertainty.