The NFL announced Thursday they are canceling the upcoming annual owners meeting scheduled for March 29 through April 1.
According to a statement released by the NFL, commissioner Roger Goodell informed franchises after “careful consideration and consultation with medical experts.”
The business that was to be discussed at the owners meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., will be moved to the NFL’s spring meetings May 19-20 in Marina Del Ray, Calif. That is the first chance owners and members of the various committees will have a chance to vote on playing rules, bylaws, resolutions, and other business matters. Coaches and general managers will also be available for comment at that meeting, when normally they aren’t during the spring meetings.
The NFL also said they will, “closely monitor developments, consult with leading experts, and be prepared to make any changes necessary as circumstances warrant.”
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has claimed the lives of 39 Americans with over 1,300 confirmed cases. The NBA, NHL, MLS, MLB, and major college sports have postponed their seasons and events in response to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
