- NFL says draft will take place on 23-25 April as scheduled
- Commissioner warns against public criticism of decision
An NFL draft handled remotely because the coronavirus pandemic is the latest twist to an event that has become as popular as any pro football happening short of the Super Bowl.
Roger Goodell alerted NFL teams in a memo Thursday night that the dates of this year’s draft would remain 23-25 April. There has been chatter from franchises about wanting it pushed back, and Goodell threatened disciplinary action against any teams publicly criticizing the decision.
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