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The Patriots have been hit harder by the COVID-19 opt-out than any other NFL team, with six New England players who have already declared they won’t play in 2020. If Bill Belichick is concerned, he’s not showing it.
Belichick said today that he has spoken to all six players, understands their reasoning and wishes them well.
“I respect all of you,” Belichick said, through Henry McKenna of USA Today. “I talked to those guys and they explained their situations to me, and they had to make the decisions that were best for them, and I totally respect and support him.”
The six Patriots on the exclusion list are fullback Danny Vitale, guard Najee Toran, offensive lineman Marcus Cannon, linebacker Dont’a Hightower, running back Brandon Bolden and safety Patrick Chung. That’s a lot of talent that won’t be on the field in New England this season, but Belichick always has a plan for any challenge that comes up.
