may have a lot more money entering the 2020 season, when he and the will look to defend their Super Bowl title. But the MVP quarterback will be without at least two fellow offensive starters from K.C.'s 2019 title run. Days after right guard became the first NFL player to as a result of COVID-19 concerns, running back has also declared he'll sit out Todd Frazier Jersey the 2020 campaign, Wednesday."As an organization, we certainly understand and respect Damien's choice, knowing it was made in the best interest of his family," general manager Brett Veach said in a statement. "He means a lot to our football team as a player and a person, and we're going to mi s having him around this season."Williams himself doesn't appear to fall under the NFL's "high-risk" designation as an opt-out. On Thursday, Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey however, he explained why he'll be skipping the season: His mother was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. (The CDC lists cancer as of severe COVID-19 illne s.) Williams also at home."It was hard," the RB . "My mom is my rock, my everything ... My mom, she just was like, 'Whatever decision (you make), I'm behind you' ... Football is my life, especially coming off a championship and wanting to do a repeat -- which, you know, I know they're gonna handle that. But at the end of the day, this was something personal."Under the NFL's , players can decide to skip the Lenny Dykstra Jersey 2020 season even if they don't meet the criteria to be considered at risk for a severe COVID-19 illne s; they simply receive a $150,000 advance on their contract, which tolls for a Darryl Strawberry Jersey season, instead of a $350,000 stipend.Williams has never started a full season, appearing in a career-high six games as a No. 1 RB for Kansas City in 2019, but he's fresh off an MVP-caliber performance in Super Bowl LIV, in which he led both the Chiefs and with 104 rushing yards. Originally an undrafted addition of the , the 28-year-old veteran established himself as the top back in coach Andy Reid's rotation down the stretch in 2019, totaling 290 yards and six touchdowns in Kansas City's three playoff games.Williams' absence has big implications on the Chiefs' offense, not to mention in fantasy football. Without Williams on the RB depth chart, first-round pick is likely Keith Hernandez Jersey to see his stock rise, po sibly into the first round of drafts. CBS Sports' Dave Richard, in fact, believes Edwards-Helaire compares favorably to former Chiefs standout and , making him a potential lock for the first round of most fantasy drafts.