6 New England Patriots players have decided to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season.
2 of those 6 players are starters Dont’a Hightower and Patrick Chung. The other 4 players are running back Brandon Bolden, offensive lineman Najee Toran, offensive lineman Marcus Cannon, and fullback Danny Vital.
It is assumed that all players opted-out due to concerns over COVID-19.
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