It looks like 67 players have chosen to sit the season out and forfeit their salaries for the year (they'll have to survive on a pittance of $150,000 instead). We know who they are, so both real and fantasy teams will be able to prepare for life without them.

But what if one of your leaguemates opts out? What if they can't pay the league fees this year? What's the league deadline for that decision? How will you handle it?

The deadline question is more rhetorical. Even if you actually set one for not playing, things happen. It's a possibility in any season, and this isn't just any season. I think you'll face a greater likelihood of needing to find replacements in 2020.

It's not that people don't want to play. Pretty much everyone could use a diversion these days. But not everyone is working, and those who are might have reduced hours. Some states have really fumbled the ball with unemployment (pun intended), so they might still be waiting for relief after months of red tape and bureaucracy. The money might not be there for a hobby, no matter how much they love it.

As a league, you have a few obstacles, but several options as well. No matter when you've scheduled your draft or auction, consider these decisions now, before you're stuck making a last-minute decision.

League Fees. Some leagues play for big money, while others have very little at stake financially. I ran a league with close friends for several years that just played for a trophy, and it was the most competitive league I've ever experienced. Different leagues offer different incentives to play.

If you sense that one or more players might struggle to come up with the requisite fees, you have options. You could reduce the pot for this year, giving everyone a chance to play and enjoy the season. This choice would depend on how friendly everyone is and why you play in the first place. It might not work for your situation, but it would keep the league intact with less turnover.

Opting out instead of quitting. Like the NFL, you could let players take a year off, and return in 2021. The person might have financial challenges, or they might have a family situation that requires them to focus on more important things. Letting them sit the season out would let them focus on those issues and still have a spot the following year.

If you're wondering why anyone would do that, it's probably not a good option for your league. But in a league of close friends or even family, where there's little turnover and plenty of camaraderie, taking a break could be a viable way to keep them on board for the long haul.

Of course, that leads to another problem: How are you going to find someone to fill in for just one year, knowing they won't be returning? It sounds like a challenge, but it's probably the easiest problem to solve. There are always people willing to take on another league. You won't be their main league, but if they're already in five, why not six? They get to enjoy another draft and maybe win a little cash.

Keep in mind that they probably won't be the greatest asset to your league. They might be focused on other leagues, and might only do the bare minimum if they're losing (if you're lucky). But they'll fill the spot and help you get through the season.

Confirmation. Yes, maybe everyone already checked in and said they were playing this year. But that might have been weeks ago, and things change. Parents who were expecting a back-to-normal school year for their children might have a different outlook now. A family member might have gotten sick. New financial challenges might have come up. You never know. The league should check in again, and make sure that everyone is really, truly, 100 percent committed to playing the season. If not, you'll have a little more time than if they were a last-minute dropout.

Contingencies. I've recommended this plan in previous years, but now it's more important than ever: Your league needs a shortlist of people who would make good fill-ins either for one year, or on a permanent basis. With days (or hours) until a draft, you'll be in no position to pick and choose who will be the best fit. Get a list of potential players who will be enthusiastic and active and you can keep to your schedule without missing a beat.

Are you dealing with unusual league turnover this year? What contingencies do you have in place if you need to fill a spot? Share your thoughts below.