The Buffalo Bills are still unsure if cornerback Tre’Davious White will suit up in 2020. White and the rest of the NFL’s players have until 4 p.m. on Thursday to decide if they plan to opt out of playing next season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking on a video call on Wednesday with members of the Western New York media, White said he’s “still undecided” in regard to whether or not he’ll opt out.
“At the end of the day, like, no matter what, my family’s gonna come first. No matter what’s going on. Like how big of a season and what’s going on, I’m always gonna put my kids first,” White said.
So far defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and cornerback EJ Gaines have decided to opt out of playing in terms of Bills players. On Tuesday, seven additional players across the NFL decided to opt out.
White mentioned he appreciates what the Bills and league are doing at team facilities, trying to keep players healthy with extra safety measures. But it’s the positive tests for COVID-19 that have him worried. The Bills have had five players end up on the Reserve/ COVID-19 list already, and had to send players home one day last week as a precaution.
“They’ve been doing a great job, but it’s just the aspect of guys still testing positive,” White said. “Do I want to come in here and get my 11 month old sick? Do I want to risk that? At the end of the day, no matter what, my family comes first.”
White tied for the league-lead in interceptions in 2019 with six. The Bills have already flexed White’s fifth-year option on his rookie deal as well for 2021, which would be pushed back to 2022 if he decides to opt out.
