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List of players to opt out of playing the 2020 NFL season

By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Players who have opted out of playing the 2020 NFL season because of the coronavirus: Arizona Cardinals — T Marcus Gilbert ...

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) watches from the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Hightower might be the most accomplished player to opt out of the season because of the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
66 players opt out of NFL season due to coronavirus pandemic

By Barry Wilner Aug. 06, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Coach Danny Chavez aids 14-year-old Estevan Rodriguez during boxing practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at West Texas Knockout Boxing Club in Odessa, Texas. Both are wearing masks to abide by the boxing club's health and safety rules, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Tuesday was the club's first day open since late March. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP)
The Latest: FBS final rankings to be released on Dec. 20

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2020 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 12, 2020, file photo, Miami Marlins' Jonathan Villar, left, Jesus Aguilar, center, and Jon Berti wait to bat during a baseball scrimmage at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins CEO Derek Jeter blamed the team's coronavirus outbreak on a collective false sense of security that made players lax about social distancing and wearing masks. Infected were 21 members of the team's traveling party, including at least 18 players. None is seriously ill, Jeter said Monday, and he expects all to return this season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
The Latest: AP Source: divisions to decide NCAA fall champs

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2020 12:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) stands on the sideline during the first half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Beckham has participated fully in training camp after expressing reservations about whether the NFL should have a season with the coronavirus still spreading. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
OBJ taking part in Browns camp following COVID-19 concerns

By Tom Withers Aug. 03, 2020 05:43 PM EDT

Fans wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus take a selfie before the KBO league game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, July 27, 2020. Masked fans hopped, sang and shouted cheering slogans in baseball stadiums in South Korea on Sunday as authorities began bringing back spectators in professional sports games amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The Latest: Lions place five players on COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 05:27 PM EDT