Will The Virus Affect Tom Brady’s Leaving New England Patriots?

However, since NFL officials have banned travel and other team operations as a precautionary response to coronavirus, players won’t be able to actually sign their contracts in most cases.

Additionally, NFL teams are largely unable to administer physicals to free agent players, unless they are willing to rely on physicians outside the team staffs.

While teams are able to announce signings as soon as the league year begins, announcements may be put on hold due to the coronavirus-related complications, NFL Network reported.