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NFL and NFLPA are discussing plans for potential player opt-outs in 2020

Training camp kicks off in 19 days, and the NFL and NFLPA are facing all sorts of issues. The latest comes after a proposal was made after the NFL proposed 35% of player salaries be held in escrow to manage costs during the 2020 season.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday that the league and union are anticipating player opt-outs and are trying to figure out a date where players must communicate whether or not they’re going to opt-out. Pelissero was on NFL NOW Wednesday morning: NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday that the league and union are anticipating player opt-outs and are trying to figure out a date where players must communicate whether or not they’re going to opt-out.