NFLPA votes to cancel entire 2020 preseason

The NFLPA believes canceling the 2020 preseason games altogether would be in the best interest of the players. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

NFLPA votes to play no preseason games ahead of 2020 season

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 7/3/20

We might not be watching any NFL preseason games in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The NFLPA voted on a conference call this week in favor of not playing any preseason games ahead of the 2020 season, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo:

From NFL Now on @nflnetwork on the standoff between the NFL and NFLPA on the number of preseason games and why each side feels it has a say on the matter. Plus a cameo of sorts by @TomPelissero. pic.twitter.com/c3c3vTsaNV
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 3, 2020

The vote came as a result of a discussion within union leadership on whether it would be smart to play any preseason games. The league and union are on two opposite sides of the spectrum at the moment regarding the preseason, according to Garafolo.

While the NFLPA would like more preparation time for the year ahead and no preseason games, the league's desire is to cut down the number of games from four to two in order to create a longer ramp-up period for players.

Training camps are set to open up this month, and the NFLPA laid out a four-stage plan of various protocols for a preparation period that would replace the preseason.

The 2020 regular season is on schedule to start Sept. 10 with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Tennessee Titans.

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