Eagles Become First Team to Shut Down Training Facility Amid NFL's Coronavirus Inaction

The NBA, NHL, and MLS have all taken measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, going as far as suspending their seasons. However, the NFL has been silent amid this growing pandemic, with teams force to take matters into their own hands by bringing coaches home from college Pro Days and declining to host top prospects for pre-draft visits.

But it was the Philadelphia Eagles who were first to make another big move, closing down their training facility on Thursday afternoon.

Team owner Jeffrey Lurie said that Eagles staff have been instructed to work from home for the foreseeable future, with "limited exceptions."

Even with professional sports leagues temporarily ceasing operations, the NFL hasn't made an official statement regarding the outbreak. However, reports have indicated that the league year won't be postponed, and will instead open on the originally scheduled date of March 18.

The Eagles made the wise decision to shut down their facilities until further notice to secure the health of their employees amid this pandemic. Commissioner Roger Goodell should take notes from Lurie and officially place a closure on all 32 team facilities for the foreseeable future. As of now, his silence is deafening.