Bills' White 'undecided' on playing, calls out 'selfish' critics
With Thursday's 4 p.m. ET deadline to opt out of the 2020 NFL season fast approaching, Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White is still on the fence.
White said Wednesday he is "undecided" about whether to play in the upcoming season and is still talking over the decision with his family, according to Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News.
"At the end of the day, no matter what, my family is always going to come first," he said. "My kids are always going to come first."
White added he came to training camp to evaluate the Bills' health and safety protocols for COVID-19 before making his decision.
On Thursday, the fourth-year cornerback hit back at the negative reaction to his comments:
Crazy that me choosing my family’s wellbeing over a game comes with so called fans attacking and questioning me and saying I’m selfish. No you guys are selfish for thinking that football is bigger than life. Oh by the way my girl’s grandfather passed from COVID. U understand now?
— Tre'Davious White (@TakeAwayTre_) August 6, 2020
White is arguably the Bills' best player, and his ability to shut down opposing wideouts is one of the keys to the team's top-tier defense.
The veteran enjoyed a career year in 2019, earning a Pro Bowl spot and his first-ever All-Pro nod. He racked up six interceptions, 17 pass defenses, and 58 total tackles last season.