Sunday, May 3, 2020

NFL schedule expected to be released on time next week


The NFL isn't currently planning any adjustments to its 2020 game calendar with the schedule set to be released next week. 

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed the regular season is expected to start as planned on Sept. 10 with the Super Bowl still scheduled for Feb. 7. 

"We plan to start on time," McCarthy said.

Fowler did note the league has looked into contingency plans, including working with the NFL Players Association and medical professionals to establish protocols, if the coronavirus pandemic intensifies. 

John Ourand and Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal reported on Monday that potential contingencies discussed by the NFL include delaying the start of the season to Oct. 15 and moving the Super Bowl back to Feb. 28.