In a move that was speculated to happen eventually due to coronavirus cases on the rise, the National Football League has now shortened the 2020 NFL preseason from four to just two games per team. Multiple media outlets, including ESPN, are now reporting the news that is expected to be announced officially in the next couple of days.
“In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule,” writes ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, citing a league source. “It had previously canceled its Aug. 8 Hall of Fame game. Most players will still report to training camp on July 28, but the first preseason games won’t be played until Aug. 20-24. The second week of preseason games are scheduled for Aug. 27-31. Each team will play one home game and one on the road.”
As far as the Seahawks are concerned, under this revised schedule, Seattle will likely play the Texans on the road on August 22 at 5 p.m. PT and the Chargers at home on August 27 at 7 p.m. PT. The slated Week 1 matchup against the Raiders and the Week 4 game at the Vikings would be canceled.
This story is continuing to develop.
