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Devin McCourty did not discuss much football during his Zoom call with reporters on Sunday. His desire was to highlight social justice issues, which he did, while managing one dig at the NFL.
The New England Patriots safety said the league's reported maneuvering to push up the opt-out deadline for players is "an absolute joke."
“I think it is an absolute joke that the NFL is changing the opt-out period, mainly because they don’t want to continue to see guys opt out," McCourty said, per ESPN. "I’m sure they’re shocked about how many guys have opted out ... I think it is terrible. I think it’s BS.”
The opt-out deadline was expected to be at least one one week after the league and players' association agree to a collective bargaining agreement for this season, but could be moved to Tuesday or Wednesday this week, according to ESPN.
The maneuvering did not sit well with McCourty, who informed reporters he intends to play this season.
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On Sunday, Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse became the eighth member of the team to sit out in 2020. Forty-two players have already opted out.
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The NFLPA and the league had previously agreed that players who qualify as a high-risk can opt out. Those who have been diagnosed with a condition from a modified list of the Centers for Disease Control risk factors list can receive a $350,000 stipend that will not count against future earnings. Players who otherwise voluntarily opt out can receive $150,000 as a salary advance on their existing contracts.
August 03, 2020 at 04:15AM
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