Philadelphia Eagles WR Marquise Goodwin opting out of 2020 NFL season

In a move that was expected and understandable, new Eagles speedy wide receiver Marquise Goodwin is opting out of playing the 2020 NFL season due to the Covid-19 pandemic Ian Rapoport reports.

Source: #Eagles speedy WR Marquise Goodwin plans to opt-out for the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. He has informed the team, who traded for him during the draft. Goodwin has a 5-month daughter after his wife previously had three miscarriages. Family is the most important.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 28, 2020

Goodwin reportedly has informed the Eagles, who traded picks to the 49ers on draft night for the speedy wide receiver. Goodwin and his wife Morgan Goodwin-Snow have a 5-month daughter after the couple previously had three miscarriages.

With family being most important and the Goodwin’s not wanting to risk the safety of his daughter, the Eagles will have to look elsewhere.