By Gavino Borquez
For the first time in NFL history, all 32 teams will be starting training camp on time, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
The start date will be Tuesday, July 27, which is 47 days before Week 1 of the regular season.
The Cowboys and Steelers are eligible to report as early as July 21 since they will be facing off in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 5.
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers can report as early as July 24 due to them playing in the regular-season opener against Dallas on Sept. 9.
According to the report, the NFL plans for league-wide practices and fan events on Saturday, July 31, as well.
The league told teams it expects spectators to return to training camps, which is subject to state and local COVID-19 guidelines
30 of 32 teams have approval to open at 100% capacity before the preseason begins. The remaining teams seeking approval are the Colts and Broncos.
Rules pertaining to face coverings and vaccinations will be determined by teams tied to state and local guidelines.
All in all, this is great news, as the league inches closer to normalcy.
For the first time, the NFL will have a unified start to training camp, with 29 teams set to report Tuesday, July 27 — 47 days before the Sunday of Week 1, as allowed by the CBA — and plans for league-wide practices and fan events Saturday, July 31.
Midsummer Madness, anyone?
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 25, 2021