The Washington Redskins became the first NFL team to suspend all upcoming travel for coaches and scouts Thursday due to concerns about the coronavirus. Other teams like the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills soon announced the same procedures.
Washington also canceled its pre-draft meetings with prospects at the team’s facility in Ashburn, a source told The Washington Times.
The Redskins made their decision as the NFL told multiple outlets it had no plans to push back the start of free agency next week. The league’s new year officially begins March 18 and teams can start negotiating with free agents two days before that.