Goodell Sends Letter To NFL Fans

NEW YORK (AP) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to fans outlining the league’s plans to play during the coronavirus pandemic.  As veterans begin reporting to training camps this week, Goodell noted Monday how COVID-19 has “turned the world upside down.”  He wrote that “COVID-19 will continue to present a major challenge to nearly every area of American life. Football is no exception,”   The league and the players’ union reached agreement on a plan last Friday, after all preseason games were canceled. Team facilities were shut down by Goodell in late March and only began reopening on a cautious basis this summer. Goodell stressed the need for adaptability on all levels, citing how a virtual draft was held in April. All 32 teams held remote offseason training sessions, too.  The NFL has opted not to create a bubble environment, something the NHL, NBA, WNBA and MLS have done.