NFL COVID-19 Player Opt-Out List

2026 Season - By Team

What is the COVID-19 opt-out list? Under the amended collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association, players have the option to opt-out of the 2020 NFL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This page provides a complete list of the players who have exercised their option to opt-out of the 2026 season.

Group By

ARIArizona Cardinals

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

ATLAtlanta Falcons

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

BALBaltimore Ravens

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

BUFBuffalo Bills

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

CARCarolina Panthers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

CHIChicago Bears

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

CINCincinnati Bengals

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CLECleveland Browns

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

DALDallas Cowboys

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

DENDenver Broncos

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

DETDetroit Lions

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

GBGreen Bay Packers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

HOUHouston Texans

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INDIndianapolis Colts

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

JACJacksonville Jaguars

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

KCKansas City Chiefs

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

MIAMiami Dolphins

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

MINMinnesota Vikings

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

NENew England Patriots

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

NONew Orleans Saints

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

NYGNew York Giants

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

NYJNew York Jets

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

LVLas Vegas Raiders

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

PITPittsburgh Steelers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

LACLos Angeles Chargers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

SEASeattle Seahawks

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

SFSan Francisco 49ers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

LARLos Angeles Rams

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

TBTampa Bay Buccaneers

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

TENTennessee Titans

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank

WASWashington Commanders

Pos	Player	Age	Date	Rank