Pay-Per-View 40-Yard Dash Contest Featuring NFL Stars is Moving Forward
By Sean Facey
The date and price are set!
The much-anticipated pay-per-view 40-yard dash contest featuring a slew of NFL stars is still set to happen.
Made-for-TV 40-yard dash contest will cost $39.95 to watch, but several players originally due to participate (including Bears RB Tarik Cohen) aren't on the final roster of racers https://t.co/GjHNInvbLI
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 11, 2019
The made-for-TV event entitled "40 Yards of Gold" is set to cost $39.95 and is scheduled to happen on June 29.
The event will follow a bracket-style format featuring a total of 15 races.
A host of NFL stars are expected to participate in the 16-player event, including the likes of 49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin, Saints receiver Ted GinnJr. and Saints running back Alvin Kamara.
Major news: On Saturday June 29 a new super-event “40 Yards Of Gold” is happening...24 pro football players competing in single-elimination 40 yard dash tournament to determine Who Is The Fastest Man! Stay tuned for TV details! Participants r below! @40YardsofGold pic.twitter.com/b4AxUgsviV
— Mark Taffet (@MarkTaffetMedia) June 5, 2019
A handful of players who were previously expected to participate, however, are no longer expected to run. Exciting names like Tarik Cohen and Budda Baker are now out.
Concerns have been raised over the injury risk the event poses to the athletes, and it's easy to see why. A high-stress, repetitive race could lead to nagging hamstring issues that hinder players' performances during the regular season.
Alvin Kamara is one of 24 NFL speedsters that will compete in the "40 Yards of Gold" tournament, a competition for the 40-yard dash. The event will be on June 29 in Miami. #VFL pic.twitter.com/hxm9iLMjiu
— Marshall Hughes (@marshallhughes) May 24, 2019
It's a novel concept to say the least. As to whether or not people will shell out $40 to watch the single-elimination racing tournament remains to be seen.