Rams, Chargers contemplating temp relocation

SantaClaraHawk · Dec 4, 2020

Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports reports that the NFL has communicated with the Rams and Chargers about planning for a forced relocation resulting from the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.

“[NFL] operations may not be able to continue [in California] soon and considering where we’re at in the schedule, dramatic changes like the 49ers’ relocation of operations could encompass the remainder of the season,” an unnamed source told Robinson. “That could be the case for all of the teams [in California]. The situation is being monitored and how it will impact the rest of the season is a little fluid right now. But the best thing everyone can do is just prepare for any eventuality.”

California Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented a statewide order restricting out-of-home activities in counties based on ICU bed availability in local hospitals. If Los Angeles County’s intensive-care units fall below the 15-percent minimum, the Rams and Chargers may not be able to play at home.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2 ... kup-plans/

They're saying the Rams might end up in Dallas and the Chargers in Las Vegas.

hgwellz12 · Dec 5, 2020

Well, at least it's two teams that have gotten used to moving all over the damn map. :snack:

SantaClaraHawk · Dec 5, 2020

hgwellz12":1vssmfav said:
Well, at least it's two teams that have gotten used to moving all over the damn map. :snack:

It'll be interesting seeing how this shakes out in terms of competitive advantage.

I don't believe the sf move will likely hurt them much but the Rams potentially moving two time zones away could hurt them more.

SantaClaraHawk · Dec 6, 2020

Per ESPN, the league doesn't expect either team to be kicked out of SoFi.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/304 ... 9-concerns

The state has already put the SoCal region (and San Joaquin Valley) under the mandated SIP. No dining even outdoors, no barbershops, nonessential retail capped at 20 percent, etc. I think the state and the county too understand that they're squeezing pretty hard here as it is, and they don't want to lose the grip of public confidence because they chase out two more NFL teams whose players/staff test daily.

Seahawkfan80 · Dec 6, 2020

Surprised they did not look at St Louis. Probably an empty stadium there not being used.

diver110 · Dec 10, 2020

It is tougher to put football in a bubble than basketball, but it would have been the smarter way to go.

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