07-11-2020, 08:06 PM
I don't know about free agents, but I imagine if the season gets canceled the NFL would have to work with the NFLPA to find a way for teams to retain the signing rights of 2020 drafted players through 2021.
Otherwise the 2021 draft, if there is one, might be filled with unsigned 2020 draftees. Many of which would be of much higher value than college players entering the draft in 2021. That is assuming if there is no 2020 NFL season there probably won't be a 2020 college football season either.
As it is now, NFL teams only retain the signing rights of drafted players until the next season begins.
A notable example of that was Bo Jackson in 1986. He refused to sign with the Buccaneers and entered the draft again in 1987 being selected by the Raiders.
Otherwise the 2021 draft, if there is one, might be filled with unsigned 2020 draftees. Many of which would be of much higher value than college players entering the draft in 2021. That is assuming if there is no 2020 NFL season there probably won't be a 2020 college football season either.
As it is now, NFL teams only retain the signing rights of drafted players until the next season begins.
A notable example of that was Bo Jackson in 1986. He refused to sign with the Buccaneers and entered the draft again in 1987 being selected by the Raiders.
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