NFL players are raising concerns about safety as they prepare for their training camps later this month.
Their union says the league needs a plan for what to do if there’s a coronavirus outbreak among players.
But according to the union’s vice president, the Kansas City Chiefs is the only team with that plan.
He also says if the league doesn’t create a safe environment, the players don’t have to show up for work.
An NFL source says there are negotiations to try and resolve the issue.
A number of top players have tweeted they have concerns about returning.
I am concerned.
My wife is pregnant.@NFL Training camp is about to start..And there’s still No Clear Plan on Player Health & Family Safety.
We want to play football but we also want to protect our loved ones. #WeWantToPlay
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) July 19, 2020
The training camps are set to begin July 28, ahead of the season kickoff in September.
As of Friday, 72 players have tested positive for COVID-19.
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