NFL team by team opt-out tracker: Dont’a Hightower, Eddie Goldman among players who will pass on 2020 season
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The NFL and the NFL Player’s Association agreed to a plan that allows players to opt-out of the upcoming season if they are uncomfortable with the COVID-19 health protocols put in place. High-risk individuals could opt-out and receive a $350,000 stipend whereas those less at risk would receive a $150,000 stipend. Players have the ability to opt-out later in the season, as well, in the event that a family member becomes sick. Additionally, the player’s contract tolls (so they get on step closer to free agency).
Chiefs starting offensive guard Laurent Duvernay Tardif became the first player to take the league up on their offer Friday. The NFL regular season is scheduled to open Thursday, Sep. 10 with the Texans at the Chiefs.
CBS Sports is tracking all of the decisions in one place.
49ers
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Bears
DT Eddie Goldman
Bengals
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Bills
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Broncos
DL Kyle Peko
Browns
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Buccaneers
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Cardinals
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Chargers
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Chiefs
OG Laurent Duvernay Tardif
Colts
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Cowboys
WR Stephen GuidryCB Maurice Canady
Dolphins
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Eagles
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Falcons
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Washington Football Team
DL Caleb Brantley
Giants
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Jaguars
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Jets
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Lions
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Packers
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Panthers
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Patriots
S Patrick ChungLB Dont’a HightowerOT Marcus CannonRB Brandon BoldenFB Danny VitaleOL Najee Toran
Raiders
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Rams
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Ravens
OT Andre SmithWR De’Anthony Thomas
Saints
TE Cole Wick
Seahawks
OG Chance Warmack
Steelers
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Texans
DL Eddie Vanderdoes
Titans
OT Anthony McKinney
Vikings
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