Roger Goodell Honors People Affected by COVID-19 at Start of 2020 NFL Draft

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell opened the 2020 draft by honoring those affected by the coronavirus.

After thanking the first responders during the pandemic, Goodell asked for a moment of silence for those we have lost to the disease:  

Thursday's draft was originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, but it was changed to a virtual format out of concern about COVID-19. Goodell will be announcing the picks from his residence in Bronxville, New York.

While the commissioner hopes the draft can be a distraction for those who need it, he made sure to acknowledge those suffering at this time.