In one of the least shocking developments, NFL Executive Vice President Jeff Pash — he of Deflategate fame — told reporters on Thursday that teams have been informed training camps are expected to open on their normal schedule, which would mean a veteran reporting date of July 28th.
But there have been two developments that could call that into question: the NFL already canceled the Hall of Fame Game and Weekend, and a prominent player raised the possibility that he may not play — depending on the league's safety plans.
Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins told CNN the risk "has to be really eliminated" before he would be willing to return. Jenkins is a 12-year veteran and on the NFLPA's executive committee.
JUST NOW: "Football is a nonessential business and so we don't need to do it. So the risk, you know, has to be really eliminated before we -- before I would feel comfortable with going back. "
Saints @MalcolmJenkins concerned about a return to playpic.twitter.com/onBcvBo3qa
— John Berman (@JohnBerman) June 25, 2020