SOURCES: NFL TO SHORTEN 2020 PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
Sources say the NFL has shortened its 2020 preseason to two games, part of a larger plan for players after an unprecedented offseason program during the current pandemic.
In essence, the league canceled Weeks 1 and 4 of its original preseason schedule. It had previously canceled the Hall of Fame game, August 8th.
Most players will still report to training camp on July 28, but the first preseason games won't be played until Aug. 20-24. The second week of preseason games is scheduled for Aug. 27-31. Some re-shuffling of the original preseason schedule for Weeks 2 and 3 are underway, as each team will play one home game and one on the road.
Formal announcement of the preseason plan is awaiting approval from the NFLPA, which has a players conference call scheduled for Thursday.