Several More NFL Players Decide Not To Play

As National Football League training camps open this week, there was news Tuesday of players who've decided against playing this season. Players who opt out of the coronavirus-affected season will get a $150,000 stipend if it's voluntary, and $350,000 if it's for pre-existing medical reasons.

Several key members of the New England Patriots are opting out: linebacker Dont'a Hightower; safety Patrick Chung; offensive tackle Marcus Cannon; running back Brandon Bolden; and fullback Dan Vitale.

Also opting out are: defensive tackles Star Lotulele of the Buffalo Bills and Kyle Peko of the Denver Broncos; Philadelphia Eagles receiver Marquise Goodwin; Kansas City Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-TardifL; Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce; and Baltimore Ravens kick returner De'Anthony Thomas.

Joey Bosa Agrees To Five-Year Contract

Defensive end Joey Bosa has agreed to a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Chargers that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL, according to media reports Tuesday.

Bosa, who was the third overall pick in the 2016 draft, was entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract.

Mahomes Joining Ownership Group

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals to become a part owner of the MLB team, the Royals announced Tuesday.

In addition to playing football, Mahomes was also a baseball prospect, and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in 2014.