Jamie Collins to Younger Players: "Don't Mess Up Our Money"

Ahead of training camp, veteran linebacker Jamie Collins has a message for younger players in the NFL.

Now that professional sports have returned to action, athletes cannot afford to act irresponsibly. 

Last week, Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers was investigated by the NBA for risky activities he participated in while away from the "bubble" that's intended to keep players safe. 

Williams was spotted at a strip club with rapper Jack Harlow.

Despite Harlow claiming it was an old photograph, Williams is clearly wearing a mask that was provided by the resort that players have been assigned to reside at -- away from friends and family.

Thus, Williams not only jeopardized his health, but the health of his teammates by acting irresponsibly.

The NFL has informed its players that teams may discipline players for "conduct detrimental for engaging in High-Risk COVID Conduct."

NFL athletes have been informed not to attend indoor night clubs, bars, house parties, indoor music concert and professional sporting events with more than 15 people in attendance.  

Speaking to Peter King of NBC Sports, Detroit Lions veteran linebacker Jamie Collins had a strong message for younger athletes who may not take the rules as seriously as the veterans of the league.

“We’ll be talking to the young guys about what to do at night. I’ll never tell a guy not to live, but I will tell ‘em: ‘Stay home, be smart. Don’t mess up our money,'" Collins told King.

Collins added, “We gotta find a way to get all 90 guys to do the right thing. That’s hard. New guys, rookies, might want to get out and party. It’s not just about one person. You bleed together, you sweat together, you do not want to play with vets’ money. Men look at it totally different than boys. Kids are gonna be kids, especially in a new environment for the first time. That’s gonna be really important.”

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