The NFL hasn't had to make any alterations to their regular season due to the coronavirus, but that could be subject to change in the coming months. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to take place, the NFL has revealed their contingency plan for the regular season.

“As we have said, we are committed to protecting the health of our fans, players, club and league personnel, and communities,” the NFL said in a statement issued to the Post. “We look forward to the 2020 NFL season, and our guidelines and decisions will be guided by the latest advice from medical and public health officials, as well as current and future government regulations. We will continue to plan for the season and will be prepared to adjust as necessary, just as we have done with free agency, the draft, and now the offseason program.”

Currently, the NFL is focused on beginning their season as scheduled on September 10. However, there's a chance that the league is forced to postpone Week 1 of the 2020 season.

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As a matter of fact, the NFL is discussing a plan of shortening the season. In addition, the league is considering an idea that would limit the number of fans that could attend games. Some people believe that the NFL could be inclined to conduct games without fans.

There are still over three months until the NFL is set to kick off the 2020 season. Still, it's best for the NFL to keep all options available in case they need to adjust due to the coronavirus. Regardless of what happens in the coming months, it appears that games will look a bit different in 2020.