The NFL and its players union have agreed to conduct "virtual" offseason workout programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic until every team is permitted to open its facilities.

Teams can hold voluntary classroom instruction, workouts and non-football educational programs using online platforms, according to a memo sent to the teams that was obtained by The Associated Press.

League executive Troy Vincent said it's imperative to be "reasonable and responsible in the current environment."

The three-week, virtual offseason starts on April 20 for teams with new head coaches and April 27 for the others....