Photo of Roger Goodell speaking for article on NFL offseasonRoger Goodell (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The NFL offseason could undergo a massive change soon as the NFL Players Association looks to make a major adjustment to the summer schedule.

The NFLPA is finalizing a proposal that would eliminate voluntary on-field work in the spring. This would mean players would report to training camp in mid-June or early July instead of mid or late July.

That is according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, who notes that the league owners would need to approve said proposal via a collective bargaining agreement. The NFLPA is expected to hand over a formal proposal this summer with a view to the change coming into force by next year.

The alteration would still allow for virtual meetings in spring, but there wouldn’t be any practices during the NFL offseason until teams begin training camps.

“Under new leadership, the NFLPA has consulted medical and performance experts in hopes of creating a common-sense solution for reducing injuries and maximizing players’ recovery time,” Pelissero reported.

 

The Potential NFL Offseason Change Is Not A Response To A League Pursuit

Pelissero made it clear that this potential change isn’t in response to the NFL seeking to add an 18th game to the regular season. But it would help protect what would be a shortened NFL offseason should the Super Bowl get pushed back to President’s Day weekend.

Most NFL teams kick their OTAs off around May 20-21, following meetings in April. As things stand, players work through three practice days a week, then another week of voluntary practices, and a three-day mandatory minicamp in June.

Players have a six-week break between June practices and training camp.

The proposal is being drawn up in a bid to eliminate the resting period for a longer window of non-padded practices and conditioning.

Colin Kaepernick’s GF Nessa Diab Put The NFL On Blast For Their Hypocritical Response To Harrison Butker’s Comments

Photos of Roger Goodell, Harrison Butker, Collin Kaepernick and Nessa DiabRoger Goodell, Harrison Butker, Collin Kaepernick with Nessa Diab (Photos via Getty Images)
Colin Kaepernick’s longtime partner, Nessa Diab, has lashed out at the NFL over its reaction to Harrison Butker’s comments.

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker has been the talk of both social and mainstream media since his comments at a graduation ceremony at a Catholic college.

While he has attracted rife criticism, Butker has seen lots of support come his way. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to condemn him despite a previous statement released by the league shortly after the speech went viral. He has also been defended by Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

Many have pointed out that Kaepernick was hardly treated with the same grace, having been blackballed over his decision to kneel during the national anthem.

Diab has reacted to the support Butker has received by sharing a post to her Instagram Story which reads: “You all line up to defend Harrison Butker’s opinion. But when Colin Kaepernick took a knee to state his, you all lost your S. Guess it was about racism after all.”

Nessa Diab IG Story on Harrison Butker Nessa Diab IG Story (Photo via nessnitty/IG)

Another section of the post she shared claimed Butker’s speech was “misogynistic and harmful.”

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“The different reaction to the two should tell you everything,” it continues.

“Tell me again how we don’t live in a place that has different rules depending on what body you live in.”

Colin Kaepernick Hasn’t Given Up On A Return To The NFL

Colin Kaepernick hasn’t played in the NFL for nearly a decade, although he has tried to make his way back on a few occasions. He reached out to the New York Jets after they lost Aaron Rodgers to a season-ending injury last season, but to no avail.

He’s now 36, yet he keeps himself in shape in case an opportunity arises.

As for Butker, the Kicker will not be punished for what he said and will return to the Chiefs for next season after helping them win three Super Bowls.