As gamers program to report to teaching camp in the coming days, the NFL and the NFL Gamers Association have finalized their return-to-perform strategy.

Under the settlement, this year’s income cap will stay the identical — at $198.2 million — and possible economic losses because of to COVID-19 will be unfold out more than a four-12 months span, according to ESPN.

The likely economic strike, possible to be pushed by empty stadiums and loss of relevant product sales, will reportedly be distribute with reduced income caps from 2021-24. Economics were reportedly 1 of the biggest hurdles in reaching an settlement.

The cap can’t go lower than $175 million following yr, but can be elevated if revenues are much better than anticipated, according to the report.

Players have the selection to decide out of the year, but they have seven days from the time the settlement is formally signed to make their choice.

“The season will definitely present new and extra troubles, but we are dedicated to actively playing a safe and entire 2020 time, culminating with the Tremendous Bowl,” the league claimed in a assertion.

The owners unanimously authorized the proposal, and the union’s workforce associates voted to go forward with the strategy, making the offer official.

“Our NFLPA Board of Representatives voted to adopt, by a depend of 29-3, the proposed amendments to the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement to defend our player’s health and fitness, protection and economical well-becoming,” the union stated in a statement.

It is unclear which participant associates voted towards the proposal.

The NFL will commence teaching camp on time and as planned. As section of the league’s sluggish “ramp-up” approach, however, all four preseason video games had been eliminated.