The coronavirus pandemic will prevent the Green Bay Packers from hosting joint training camp practices with the Cleveland Browns in August.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the NFL and NFLPA agreed to cancel all planned joint practices this year in an effort to reduce unnecessary exposure between players.
The Packers held joint practices with the Houston Texans last August and were planning to host the Browns for two practices before the two teams face off in the preseason on Aug. 22 at Lambeau Field.
Both coach Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst liked the idea of holding the joint practices, which can provide a more competitive practice environment for teams. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t a fan – noting the vanilla schemes and injury risks involved – and won’t mind the cancellation.
The NFL also announced all teams must hold training camp at the team facility, a change that won’t affect the Packers.
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