Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has come under fire for misleading the media with regards to his immunization status against COVID-19. He recently tested positive for the illness and missed their most recent game against the Kansas City Chiefs, while backup Jordan Love got his first career start.
The NFL soon launched an investigation into Rodgers and the Packers, and have announced punishment for both the quarterback and the team. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Packers have been fined $300K; meanwhile, Rodgers (as well as WR Allen Lazard) have each been fined $14,650:
Packers fined $300,000 for COVID violations of the NFL and NFL Players Association protocols, while Aaron Rodgers and Allen Lazard each fined $14,650, per @RobDemovsky.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2021
Any future violations could result in harsher punishments:
Packers also were made aware that future violations could result in escalated discipline – possible change of draft position or loss of draft choices. https://t.co/R1J9LN5iN2
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 10, 2021
Rodgers also drew scrutiny for his comments last week while appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show” in which he declared himself to be a victim of the “woke mob” and “cancel culture”.
