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Over the better part of nearly half a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world. The United States is one of the worst-affected countries, but it it trying to reopen everything. Case in point, NASCAR has begun its season long ago, and the 2020 NFL season is set to commence soon. However, in the buildup to the new season, several players have had reservations. Among them is Dallas Cowboys player DeMarcus Lawrence, who called out the NFL.

However, he is not the only one, as several players, like Donovan Smith have taken up a similar stance. Even the likes of Russell Wilson is scared of the virus, but the NFL seems confident that they are on top of the situation.

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DeMarcus Lawrence is convinced that the NFL is under-prepared

The common complaint is that the sport does not have an adequate plan in place to tackle the season and ensure safety. In just under two weeks’ time, every NFL player and team will have to head for training camps and prepare for the new season.

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For the moment, no player is planning to pull out of any of the training camps. However, they are trying to weigh up their options and DeMarcus Lawrence is one of them.

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Speaking to ESPN’s Todd Archer, he said, “I’m taking it one time at a time, talking with my team and trying to figure out as many details as possible before I make a decision and have it set in stone. Shoot, I love to ride with my brothers and play the game of football. When I have to take that away from myself, it’s hard and I don’t want to make a decision like that. But I also have to make sure I’m taking care of my family. Family is No. 1. After the game of football is done, that’s the only thing I have to depend on, so I’ve got to take care of them.”

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Dhruv George

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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