The NFL has opted to extend the virtual offseason period for two more weeks. Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the league made the decision on Thursday as part of its own virtual meetings.
Commissioner Roger Goodell is hopeful that the extension into mid-June will allow teams to open their facilities with less restrictions from local governments. The varied responses by different states have made it tough for the NFL and other sports leagues to do anything on a league-wide basis other than continue to meet virtually.
Michigan’s latest lockdown order runs through June 12th. It is unclear if Governor Gretchen Whitmer will extend it once again. The Lions facility in Allen Park remains closed. Coaches, players and staffers continue to work remotely. The NFL extension allows the coaches to continue to work with players via teleconferencing apps.
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