On Thursday, the much anticipated deadline in the NFL came and went. Typically we’re referencing the trade deadline, but due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we received a new one this offseason.
A new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA slated a 4 p.m. deadline for players in the league to opt out of playing next season due to safety concerns in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s unlikely the league will have fans in seats in September, but the plan for now is to have professional football happen, with 66 less players participating.
That number is total number of players that decided not to play next season. Of those, two were from the Bills, defensive tackle Star Lotulelei and cornerback EJ Gaines. In the remaining 64, there were many players who would have suited up against the Bills, potentially, next season.
It’s well known that player opt-outs stung the Patriots pretty heavily, but there’s still 12 other teams to consider on the Bills’ 2020 schedule. Who opted out amongst all 13 opponents Buffalo will face next year? Your full list here:
Dolphins
- WR Allen Hurns
- WR Albert Wilson II
Jets
- WR Josh Doctson
- OL Leo Holoamatangi
- LB CJ Mosley
Patriots
- RB Brandon Bolden
- OT Marcus Cannon
- S Patrick Chung
- LB Dont’a Hightower
- TE Matt LaCosse
- WR Marquise Lee
- OL Najee Toran
- FB Danny Vitale
Rams
- OT Chandler Brewer
Raiders
- LB Ukeme Eligwe
- DB DJ Killings
- DE Jeremiah Valoaga
Titans
- OT Anthony McKinney
Chiefs
- RB Damien Williams
- OL Lucas Niang
- OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Seahawks
- OL Chance Warmack
Cardinals
- OL Marcus Gilbert
Chargers
- N/A
49ers
- WR Travis Benjamin
- OL Shon Coleman
- C Jake Brendal
Steelers
- N/A
Broncos
- OL Ja-Wuan James
- DL Kyle Peko
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