The MLB, NHL, and NBA were among the leagues that suspended or delayed games. The NFL is offering fans their first bit of excitement since the coronavirus pandemic brought the sports world to a halt last month.
The 2020 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, not from any particular city — but live online. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates Noticeably absent will be the fans.
Social distancing guidelines have forced the league to forego the typical three-day, in-person draft. That means Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t be bear-hugged by draftees making their way on stage.
And he’ll be spared the sound of boos every time he comes to the microphone, which has become practically customary in drafts