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Jeff Pash: NFL Focused On Playing a 'Traditional Season' That Starts on Time

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The NFL remains hopeful of kicking off its 2020 season as usual and with fans in attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeff Pash, the league's executive vice president and general counsel, spoke about the situation with reporters Tuesday: "That's our expectation. Am I certain of that? I'm not certain I'll be here tomorrow. But I'm planning on it, and in the same way, we're planning on having a full season."

Pash also addressed whether the NFL is discussing any contingencies such as games behind closed doors or a delay to the league's planned Sept.