The NFL announced Thursday it is canceling the annual NFL Owners Meeting, which was scheduled for late this month in Palm Beach, Florida.
The business that is usually discussed during the meeting will be pushed back to the NFL’s Spring League Meeting, scheduled for May 19 and 20 in Marina del Rey.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell notified the 32 teams of the decision after “careful consideration and consultation with medical experts,” according to the league.
The decision is in response to concern over the spread of COVID-19 and the coronavirus.
“This decision was made consistent with the league's primary concern to protect the health of club and league employees and the public while enabling the league to continue with its essential business operations,” the NFL announced.