Covid crashes the NFL Hall of Fame celebrations

Covid is standing between the NFL and the Hall of Fame. The US has had 22 states with spikes in cases as they reopen. Thus the NFL canceled the August 6th preseason game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and The Dallas Cowboys. Fans of the 70s were looking forward to it.

With covid expected to be an uninvited guest at the Hall of Fame ceremony on August 8th, the NFL has postponed that until further notice as well.

Adam Schefter tweeted "The Cowboys and Steelers, who were scheduled to play in this year’s preseason opener, now are expected to play in the 2021 Hall of Fame game next summer, per sources. The HOF enshrinement ceremony also is expected to be held then."

On June 20th, NFL doctor, Dr. Mayer told players to stop working out until called to report to organized team training. This was after several teams had players and other personnel contract the virus. Players have ignored this, most notably Tom Brady.

On June 18th, Dr. Fauci a leading specialist on the coronavirus told the NFL they might not have a season. In which the NFL responded by basically saying he didn't know what he was talking about.

The canceling of the Hall of Fame is just another step closer to not having football in 2020. As I previously stated, with players not caring about the virus, the NFL might have to have players sign waivers, and then still play with scabs to fill rosters. It's not ideal but it may be needed. This story is sure to continue.