From the beginning of negotiations, getting rid of preseason games was a goal of the NFLPA. And it appears they have gotten their way. The two sides came together on several resolutions on Tuesday one of which was to cancel all preseason games this season.
The NFL had tried desperately to cling to two games. This was in large part because the league needs to generate as much revenue as possible in a year when losses are on deck. Stadiums won’t be full even if fans are allowed in and owners understand how this impacts the bottom line.
the NFLPA argued the risk of traveling for preseason outweighs the benefits of the games. A strong case could be made this mentality actually undercuts the players as many guys who make NFL rosters based on those games will now have an even longer road to an NFL roster.
Is canceling the preseason a good move for everyone involved? Or should the NFLPA have conceded two games to help the league make money and to give young players a better shot to impress the coaches? Let us know in the comments below.
