John Ross on leave

[George Cantstandya]

(08-12-2020, 07:15 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: I support any decision any of these guys choose to make regarding this season. I hope the best for him and his family.

Question though:  Can he still opt out of the season?  I know the deadline passed last week.  I would assume there'd be some clause in there to allow for situations like this, but I'm not sure.

If he does have the ability to opt out, I really do believe that might make the most sense.  Both from a safety perspective and professionally as well.

A player can opt-out later if:

• A new diagnosis reveals that the player has a high-risk condition
• A player's family member dies, is hospitalized or is otherwise moved to a medical facility because of a COVID-19 or related condition.
  
  

Source:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-sets-two-exceptions-for-how-players-can-opt-out-of-the-2020-season-after-deadline/

I certainly hope he and his family do well and do not have to be hospitalized or worse.