NFL commissioner Roger Goodell warned of "disciplinary action," against teams that criticize the timing of the league's draft in a memo distributed on Thursday.
"The [NFL Management Council Executive Committee] was unanimous and unequivocal that the Draft should go forward as scheduled on April 23-25," Goodell wrote. "Public discussion of issues relating to the Draft serves no useful purpose and is grounds for disciplinary action."
The NFL announced on Tuesday it will hold the 2020 draft between April 23-25. All team facilities are currently closed, but the NFL said each team is, "free to conduct all normal business operations, including signing players, evaluating draft-eligible prospects, selling tickets, and other activities to prepare for the 2020 season.