Browns’ Tretter, NFLPA want daily coronavirus testing

One union took precedence when Browns center JC Tretter considered whether to play in 2020 — his growing family.

The NFLPA’s new president, who has spent the past few months fighting to make sure players are protected from the COVID-19 virus, carefully weighed the risks of contracting it as his wife, Anna, waits to give birth to the couple’s first child.

For Tretter, the choice came down to feeling safe.

“Everybody has their own unique circumstances and need to kind of sort through the information and gather more information, and then just make the best decision on what they feel most comfortable with.” he said.

On Wednesday, Tretter said he has been satisfied with the NFL’s protocols and guidelines for the coronavirus to this point, but that he’ll push for daily testing in training camp as the league moves slowly toward the start of the season. Tretter feels players being tested every day would eliminate some of the lag time in getting results that has led to problems in Major League’s Baseball’s start to the season.

Dolphins

Albert Wilson became the second Miami receiver in as many days to opt out of the 2020 season, following Allen Hurns’ announcement Tuesday.

“I’ve decided to opt out this 2020 season,” he announced on Twitter. “It was a very tough choice but since the day I started playing the game it’s always been Faith Family Football. Because of this crazy time, I choose to put my family in the best situation I see fit.”

More than 50 players across the league have opted out thus far. The deadline for players to opt out of the 2020 season is 4 p.m. Thursday.

Cardinals

Arizona added depth to their roster by signing safety Kentrell Brice and receiver Andre Patton.