Rodgers, 37, said that, because of his allergy, his only option for one of the approved vaccines was the Johnson & Johnson shot, which he said he was not comfortable taking because of reports of side effects. I am somebody who's a critical thinker.'" But had there been a follow-up to my statement that I've been immunized, I would have responded with this: I would have said, 'Look, I'm not some sort of anti-vax, flat-Earther. It was the truth, and I'll get into the whole immunization in a second. "And at the time, my plan was to say that I have been immunized. "During that time, it was a witch hunt that was going on across the league, where everybody in the media was so concerned about who was vaccinated and who wasn't and what that meant and who was being selfish and who would talk about it, what it meant if they said it's a personal decision and they shouldn't have to disclose their own medical information. "First of all, I didn't lie in the initial press conference," Rodgers said Friday. "Health is not a one-size-fits-all for everybody, and for me it involved a lot of study in the offseason."Īsked in August whether he was vaccinated, Rodgers said, "Yeah, I've been immunized." "I believe strongly in bodily autonomy and the ability to make choices for your body, not to have to acquiesce to some woke culture or crazed group of individuals who say you have to do something," Rodgers said during a lengthy rebuttal to what he suggested was misinformation reported over the past several days. What now for Aaron Rodgers? Separating fact from fiction on the unvaccinated QB's next steps.He confirmed that he underwent a treatment designed to raise his immunity and appealed to the NFL to be considered vaccinated but lost that appeal. In a 46-minute appearance on " The Pat McAfee Show," Rodgers said he is allergic to an ingredient in two of the three approved vaccines - the ones produced by Moderna and Pfizer, known as mRNA vaccines. Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, is considered unvaccinated by the NFL and NFL Players Association and is in a 10-day minimum quarantine that will keep him out of the Packers' game Sunday at the Kansas City Chiefs. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he did not lie when discussing his vaccination status, has followed almost all protocols for unvaccinated players and explained his reasoning for not getting one of the traditional COVID-19 vaccines before this season. But perhaps stepping into the Packers’ front office and having that conversation directly would be more fruitful.īut then again, Rodgers has made it this far playing his mind games, I don’t suppose there’s any reason to switch things up now.GREEN BAY, Wis. And I don’t blame Rodgers - there’s no point in returning if the offense isn’t going to be at full strength. I feel like the comment about wide receiver development is a sly way of Rodgers telling the front office to sign a player like Odell Beckham Jr to a multiyear deal or else he won’t be playing quarterback for the Packers next season. We’ve already seen Rodgers’ frustration at times this season with Green Bay’s young wide receivers. It feels like Rodgers is trying to force the Green Bay front office to address the Packers’ wide receiver group before announcing whether or not he’s returning in 2023. I’m pretty sure I know what Rodgers is trying to do with these comments - albeit in a passive-aggressive way. But seeing the development of those guys can’t help but be a part of the decision.” “There’s some moving pieces that’ll factor in, for sure. “Look, my decision, when it comes down to it, will be, obviously, the physical part, the mental part, seeing where the team is at,” said Rodgers. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Tampa, Florida, USA Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) drops back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Rodgers was recently asked - yet again - about his future in Green Bay.Īnd the future Hall of Famer gave a candid response.
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