The NFL and its players union moved closer to an agreement that will set the protocols — and financial ramifications — of the most unusual season in league history. Gone would be preseason games, replaced by a strength and conditioning program at the start of training camp that would prevent full practices until mid-August.
The NFL Players Association Executive Committee voted unanimously on Friday to recommend Collective Bargaining Agreement changes to its 32 team representatives. If they approve the changes, they will be set.
The NFL and NFLPA have bargained for weeks about changes in the wake of the coronavirus, from testing to salary cap smoothing to how to get players in shape in time for the regular season.
Before Friday, they’d agreed to no preseason games and a strength and conditioning ramp-up program.
Bears veterans, who must pass two coronavirus tests to be admitted into Halas Hall, can report to training camp starting on Tuesday. Practice might not begin for at least two weeks, though, as teams try to make up for the lack of an in-person offseason strength program.
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