Russell Wilson is ”involved” in regards to the NFL season amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Seattle Seahawks quarterback – whose spouse Ciara is pregnant with their second youngster collectively – admitted he’s extraordinarily nervous about returning to work through the international well being disaster as he fears for the well being of his spouse, kids and the opposite gamers.
He tweeted: ”I’m involved. My spouse is pregnant. @NFL Training camp is about to begin.. And there’s nonetheless No Clear Plan on Player Health & Family Safety. We wish to play soccer however we additionally wish to defend our family members. #WeWantToPlay.”
While the NFL season was suspended through the pandemic, it was just lately revealed that coaching camp would begin once more on the finish of July however Russell, 31, says there is no such thing as a plan in place to guard the gamers.
Patrick Mahomes, Anthony Hitchens , J.J. Watts, Todd Gurley, Jared Goff, Drew Brees and Richard Sherman have additionally shared their fears about returning to soccer with out clear security protocols in place to guard the gamers and their households.
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick tweeted: ”Getting able to report this week hoping the @NFL will come to settlement with the secure and proper protocols so we will really feel protected enjoying the game we love #WeWantToPlay.”
His teammate Anthony Hitchens wrote: ”If I get the virus at work and I unknowingly go it to my spouse and children, will the @NFL cowl the medical price? I can not wait to get again on the market and play ball however I additionally wish to defend my household!”
New Orleans Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees added: ”We want Football! We want sports activities! We want hope! The NFL’s unwillingness to observe the suggestions of their very own medical specialists will forestall that. If the NFL would not do their half to maintain gamers wholesome there is no such thing as a soccer in 2020. It’s that straightforward. Get it executed @NFL.”
Meanwhile, pregnant Ciara, 34 – who has son Future, six, together with her ex-partner Future and daughter Sienna, three, with Russell – just lately admitted they’ve each discovered this being pregnant troublesome as Covid-19 restrictions have meant that Russell cannot attend any of her hospital appointments.
She mentioned: ”I had slightly ziplock bag of gloves for the appointment after which I had my masks. When I went from one room to the opposite, I switched to a brand new pair of gloves. When the picture of the newborn got here on the display screen, I FaceTimed Russ within the automotive in order that he might see.
”We ladies carry the newborn, however for my husband, being within the room and listening to the heartbeat in actual time is certainly one of his methods of connecting. For him to not be a part of that was an emblem of this time that we’re residing by.”
