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Professional athletes who have opted out of playing during 2020 seasons

David Baratz
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MLB: New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman
MLB: New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New York Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson
NFL: New York Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Shon Coleman
NFL: San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Shon Coleman
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashaan Melvin
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashaan Melvin
Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Brad Seaton
NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Brad Seaton
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Lucas Niang (77)
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Lucas Niang (77)
Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions center Russell Bodine
NFL: Detroit Lions center Russell Bodine
JAMIE GERMANO/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
NFL: New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal
NFL: New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal
Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com
NFL: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson
NFL: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson
Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rolan Milligan
NFL: Indianapolis Colts defensive back Rolan Milligan
Matt Kryger/IndyStar, Matt Kryger/IndyStar Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
NFL: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marvell Tell
NFL: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marvell Tell
Matt Kryger/IndyStar Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
NFL: San Francisco 49ers receiver Travis Benjamin
NFL: San Francisco 49ers receiver Travis Benjamin
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns
NFL: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert
NFL: Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert
Michael Chow, The Republic Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
NFL: Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Ukeme Eligwe
NFL: Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Ukeme Eligwe
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Skai Moore
NFL: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Skai Moore
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Andrew Billings
NFL: Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Andrew Billings
Sam Greene, Cincinnati Enquirer
NFL: Chicago Bears safety Jordan Lucas
NFL: Chicago Bears safety Jordan Lucas
Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Washington Football Team linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons
NFL: Washington Football Team linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons
Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James
NFL: Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller
NFL: Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse
NFL: New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison
NFL: Detroit Lions wide receiver Geronimo Allison
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys running back Jamize Olawale
NFL: Dallas Cowboys running back Jamize Olawale
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New York Giants wide receiver Da'Mari Scott
NFL: New York Giants wide receiver Da'Mari Scott
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Buffalo Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines
NFL: Buffalo Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines
Mark Konezny, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley
NFL: New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley
Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com, North Jersey Record Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Lerentee McCray
Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots wide receiver Marqise Lee
NFL: New England Patriots wide receiver Marqise Lee
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Al Woods
NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Al Woods
Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Los Angeles Rams guard Chandler Brewer
NFL: Los Angeles Rams guard Chandler Brewer
Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder
NFL: New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder
Kim Klement, Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess
NFL: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Devin Funchess
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin
NFL: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin
Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung
NFL: New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower
NFL: New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce
NFL: Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei
NFL: Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman
NFL: Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden
NFL: New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden
Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports, File
NFL: New England Patriots offensive tackle Marcus Cannon
NFL: New England Patriots offensive tackle Marcus Cannon
Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Houston Texans defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes
NFL: Houston Texans defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Andre Smith
NFL: Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Andre Smith
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kyle Peko
NFL: Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kyle Peko
JAMIE GERMANO/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
NFL: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Stephen Guidry
NFL: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Stephen Guidry
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: New England Patriots fullback Danny Vitale
NFL: New England Patriots fullback Danny Vitale
Stan Szeto, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Washington defensive lineman Caleb Brantley
NFL: Washington defensive lineman Caleb Brantley
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas
NFL: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas
Rich Barnes, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady
NFL: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Maurice Canady
Kareem Elgazzar, Cincinnati Enquirer Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
NFL: Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Chance Warmack
NFL: Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Chance Warmack
Jim Brown, USA TODAY Sports
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza (R)
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza (R)
Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler.
Matt Slocum, AP
NBA: Houson Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha.
NBA: Houson Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha.
Troy Taormina, USA TODAY Sports
NBA:  Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans.
NBA: Washington Wizards forward Davis Bertans.
Nick Wass, AP
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein.
NBA: Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes
MLB: New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain
MLB: Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain
Roy Dabner For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Roy Dabner For The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Via Imagn Content Services, LLC
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks
MLB: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks
Jeff Roberson, AP
MLB: Colorado Rockies pitcher Tim Collins
MLB: Colorado Rockies pitcher Tim Collins
Ronald Martinez, Getty Images
MLB: San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey.
MLB: San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey.
Rick Scuteri, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price.
MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price.
Joe Camporeale, Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
MLB: Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis. He later changed his mind and said he would play.
MLB: Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis. He later changed his mind and said he would play.
Todd Kirkland, Getty Images
MLB: Atlanta Braves pitcher Felix Hernandez.
MLB: Atlanta Braves pitcher Felix Hernandez.
Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross.
MLB: Washington Nationals pitcher Joe Ross.
Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech
MLB: Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech
Carlos Osorio, AP
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake.
MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake.
Matt York, AP
MLB: Washington Nationals catcher Welington Castillo.
MLB: Washington Nationals catcher Welington Castillo.
Michael Reaves, Getty Images
MLB: Colorado Rockies center fielder Ian Desmond.
MLB: Colorado Rockies center fielder Ian Desmond.
Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports
MLB: free agent pitcher Tyson Ross.
MLB: free agent pitcher Tyson Ross.
Jesse Johnson, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Karl Alzner
NHL: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Karl Alzner
Jean-Yves Ahern, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer
NHL: Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer
Bob DeChiara, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi
NHL: Vancouver Canucks forward Sven Baertschi
Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Dallas Stars defenseman Roman Polak
NHL: Dallas Stars defenseman Roman Polak
Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic.
NHL: Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic.
Sergei Belski, USA TODAY Sports
NHL: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green.
NHL: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mike Green.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports
WNBA: New York Liberty guard Asia Durr
WNBA: New York Liberty guard Asia Durr
Vincent Carchietta, USA TODAY Sports
WNBA: New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen.
WNBA: New York Liberty guard Rebecca Allen.
Gregory Payan, AP
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage
WNBA: Las Vegas Aces center Liz Cambage
John Locher, AP
WNBA: Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud.
WNBA: Washington Mystics guard Natasha Cloud.
John Locher, AP
WNBA: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes.
WNBA: Atlanta Dream guard Tiffany Hayes.
John Bazemore, AP
WNBA: Connecticut Sun forward-center Jonquel Jones
WNBA: Connecticut Sun forward-center Jonquel Jones
Jessica Hill, AP
WNBA: Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery.
WNBA: Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery.
Rick Scuteri, AP
WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (L).
WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks forward Chiney Ogwumike (L).
Ringo H.W. Chiu, AP
WNBA:  Washington Mystics forward LaToya Sanders (R)
WNBA: Washington Mystics forward LaToya Sanders (R)
Patrick Semansky, AP
WNBA: Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver.
WNBA: Washington Mystics guard Kristi Toliver.
John Locher, AP
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini
Darko Vojinovic, AP
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (L).
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (L).
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela.
MLS: Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Minnesota United defender Ike Opara
MLS: Minnesota United defender Ike Opara
Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Lucas Cavallini
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Lucas Cavallini
Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero
Troy Wayrynen, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose
Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Tosaint Ricketts
MLS: Vancouver Whitecaps forward Tosaint Ricketts
Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha
MLS: Real Salt Lake defender Nedum Onuoha
Melissa Majchrzak, USA TODAY Sports
MLS: Inter Miami CF forward Robbie Robinson
MLS: Inter Miami CF forward Robbie Robinson
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports