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New York Giants news: Player opt-outs due to pandemic being discussed

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Good morning, New York Giants fans!

Can the Giants go from 4-12 to the playoffs? Here’s what recent history shows – The Athletic

This is a look at teams that have done it.

NFL, NFLPA discussing plan for potential player opt-outs in 2020

Players in other sports are opting out. Given the option, you have to believe some NFL players will do the same.

"My understanding is both the union and the league intend to have an opt-out for players who have either a pre-existing condition, family (members) with pre-existing conditions, just general concerns over COVID-19, would not want to play this season," Pelissero said. "General managers were told on a call earlier this week there would be a specific date by which players would need to opt-out. That date is still to be determined."

Ivy League rules out playing all sports this fall due to coronavirus pandemic

Not directly Giants-related, obviously. Worth discussing, though.

Most valuable traits of an NFL head coach? Eight star players weigh in

Interesting collection. How many of these traits will Joe Judge have?

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