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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game in January in Green Bay, Wis.

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By Dan Webster EVERCANNABIS CORRESPONDENT

Many of us who have been abiding by COVID-19 protocols, including wearing masks in public, have had to deal with a whole range of emotions: denial, anger, depression, etc.

And not to make light of anyone’s situation, because the whole polarized political scene in the U.S. today is complicating all our lives, but even our escapist hobbies and entertainment – live music events, going to the cinema – may not be able to provide respite any time soon.

For many, a favorite diversion typically begins in mid-July when teams from the National Football League begin seasonal training camps. In 2019, for example, the Seattle Seahawks began their pre-season camp at Renton’s Virginia Mason Athletic Center for rookies on July 17 and July 24 for veterans.

Like everything about this year, COVID-19 may delay or even cancel NFL camps, pre-season games, and possibly the entire season.

As of the time of this writing in early July, the league has been looking at these factors on a day-to-day basis, and

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“Our priority is always going to be the health and safety. There is a long list of hurdles we have to get over and things we have to watch and check. We just continually seek out information to be informed.”

DeMaurice Fitzgerald Smith Executive director of the NFL Players Association