The NFL is reportedly heading toward zero preseason games for the 2020 season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the league offered to skip on preseason games this year as it negotiates with the Players Association on health and safety protocols and how to proceed in what promises to be an unusual season during a pandemic.
The elimination of such preseason games that have no impact on the standings means there is less opportunity for players to transmit the virus among themselves as the season approaches.
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