NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expressed cautious optimism that the league's protocols to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic will allow the continuation of the 2020 season through the Super Bowl in February.
"We recognize this season will be unlike any other," Goodell told reporters Tuesday after briefing league owners and top executives in a two-hour virtual meeting. "We expected positive COVID cases ... our protocols are designed to identify, isolate and prevent the spread of the disease."
Goodell acknowledged, however, that an increase in infections might necessitate changes to the schedule later in the season. A COVID-19 outbreak on the Titans and three cases with the Patriots have necessitated juggling of games, although the Titans resumed their season Tuesday night against the Bills.
