A Complete List of NFL Players Who Have Opted Out of 2020 Season

Brian Jones

08/08/2020 12:19 am EDT

The 2020 NFL season will look very different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of the coronavirus concerns, the league let players opt out of the 2020 season and still get paid. For those who opted out for medical reasons, they will receive a $350,000 stipend for the year. For those who voluntarily opt out, they will receive $150,000.

The deadline for players to opt out and earn stipends was on Thursday and a total of 66 players decided to hold off playing until the 2021 season. Out of the 32 teams, the New England Patriots were hit the hardest as eight players opted out, including linebacker Dont'a Hightower.

"This wasn't an easy decision, or one I made lightly, but I do feel that it's the best decision for my family at the time," Hightower wrote on Twitter. "I'm so grateful for the support of my teammates and coaches as well, and will try to continue to lead and help as much as I can. 2020 has been a challenging year for our world. I hope you can call continue to be a light in dark times - More light and great times are ahead." Here's a complete list of players who have opted out of the 2020 season.

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Arizona Cardinals

OL Marcus Gilbert

Baltimore Ravens

OL Andre Smith

WR De'Anthony Thomas

Buffalo Bills

CB E.J. Gaines

DT Star Lotulelei

Carolina Panthers

OLB Christian Miller

LB Jordan Mack

Cincinnati Bengals

OL Isaiah Prince

DT Josh Tupou

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Chicago Bears

S Jordan Lucas

DT Eddie Goldman

Cleveland Browns

OL Malcolm Pridgeon

OL Colby Gossett

DT Andrew Billings

OL Drew Forbes

OL Drake Dorbeck

Dallas Cowboys

FB Jamie Olawale

WR Stephen Guidry

CB Maurice Canady

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Denver Broncos

OL Ja'Wuan James

DT Kyle Peko

Detroit Lions

OL Russell Bodine

WR Geronimo Allison

DT John Atkins

Green Bay Packers

WR Devin Funchess

Houston Texans

DT Eddie Vanderdoes

Indianapolis Colts

CB Marvell Tell

S Rolan Milligan

LB Skai Moore

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Kansas City Chiefs

OL Lucas Niang

RB Damien Williams

OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

Las Vegas Raiders

LB Ukeme Eligwe

RB D.J. Killings

DE Jeremiah Valoaga

Los Angeles Rams

OL Chandler Brewer

Jacksonville Jaguars

CB Rashaan Melvin

DE/LB Lerentee McCray

DT Al Woods

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Miami Dolphins

WR Albert Wilson

WR Allen Hurns

Minnesota Vikings

DT Michael Pierce

New England Patriots

TE Matt LaCosse

WR Marqise Lee

S Patrick Chung

LB Dont'a Hightower

RB Brandon Bolden

OL Marcus Cannon

FB Danny Vitale

OL Najee Toran

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New Orleans Saints

TE Cole Wick

TE Jason Vander Laan

New York Giants

CB Same Beal

WR Da'Mari Scott

OL Nate Solder

New York Jets

WR Josh Doctson

LB C.J. Mosley

OL Leo Koloamatangi

Philadelphia Eagles

WR Marquise Goodwin

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San Francisco 49ers

OL Shon Coleman

WR Travis Benjamin

Seattle Seahawks

OL Chance Warmack

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

OL Brad Seaton

Tennessee Titans

OL Anthony McKinney

Washington Football Team

LB Josh Harvey-Clemons

DL Caleb Brantley

Free agent

OL Larry Warford

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A Complete List of NFL Players Who Have Opted Out of 2020 Season

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