Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence has joined a long list of players to openly express concerns over the NFL’s plan to restart the season, particularly when it comes to combatting coronavirus.
With his wife pregnant and due to give birth in October, Lawrence is determined to put his family first in these uncertain times. He expressed his concern on Twitter:
In a recent newspaper interview, Lawrence reiterated his outrage, explaining, “This is absolutely serious. Don’t get me wrong. I want to play football so bad. I have been wanting to play ever since they shut down everything. But this is not like any other sport. This is a full-contact sport. We are sitting here once inch off the football. That means the offensive tackle is going to be right there breathing right in my face the whole time. I have to go home and lay by my wife and kids right after that point. It’s no way possible any man should sit here and jeopardize the health of his family and his household over a game.”
While training camp is due to commence later this week, several prominent NFL stars are hesitant to return to the field, including J.J. Watt, Drew Brees, and Russel Wilson.
