December 29, 2024

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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