The NFL returns Thursday with new protocols for team safety amid the coronavirus pandemic, which will change the way the game is played and how it’s seen at home. At the same time, the league is launching during unprecedented national calls for racial justice and police reform and is apologizing for its treatment of players who peacefully protested in the past. Dana Jacobson reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Ronald “Khalis” Bell, one of the founders of the iconic pop group Kool & The Gang, has died at the age of 68. Bell was a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist who co-wrote some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Celebration”, “Ladies’ Night”, and “Jungle Boogie.” Bell’s friend Saleem Shareef, the former executive producer of Bounty Hunter Records, joined CBSN to talk about his legacy.” Source

The NFL hopes Thursday’s game between Super Bowl Champs Kansas City vs. Houston draws America’s interest. Source

Regulators say meat processor failed to protect workers at plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, from coronavirus. Source

Tanner Wall’s parents are hoping their tragic story informs other families of the dangers of this potentially deadly infection​. Source

“48 Hours” correspondent and pilot Richard Schlesinger takes to the air to test the theory. Source

President Trump said he didn’t lie to the American people when he downplayed the danger posed by the coronavirus in the early days of the global pandemic. Asked by a reporter, “Why did you lie to the American people” about COVID-19, the president responded, “I didn’t lie. What I said was we have to be calm. We can’t be panicked.” Watch his remarks. Source

The bill, which would have cost around $500 billion, was blocked from moving forward on the Senate floor by Democrats. Source

In addition to Henry, quarterback Ryan Tannehill, defensive lineman DaQuan Jones, safety Kevin Byard and punter Brett Kern were also elected team captains for 2020. Source