NFL asked to place 35% of 2020 salaries in escrow, NFLPA says

With professional sports coming back and the potential for fewer or even no fans in the stands, owners have asked for concessions from the players unions to help offset costs.

The NFL is no different.

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Tuesday, the league proposed 35% of player salaries be held in escrow to help manage costs during the season. Player reaction was as expected.

In reality, it wasn’t necessarily a pay cut. But the players most certainly see it that way.

The proposal is just one on the table for the NFL, which is concerned that falling revenues because stadiums will not be at full capacity could affect the salary cap in 2021 and beyond.

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