No player from the Green Bay Packers joined receiver Devin Funchess on the league’s opt-out list by Thursday’s deadline.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, only five more players opted out on Thursday. No other Packers joined the list, just as both GM Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur expected when asked during Zoom calls this week.
Funchess, a veteran receiver who signed a one-year deal with the Packers, opted out of the 2020 season last week due to family health concerns related to the coronavirus. He is categorized as a voluntary opt out.
Players had to submit written notification of opting out to their team by Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET.
According to the NFL, a player can still opt out after the deadline and during the season if a player is diagnosed with a new high-risk condition or if a player’s family member becomes seriously ill or dies due to coronavirus.
In total, 66 players opted out. All four NFC North teams had at least one player opt out.
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