The NFL fines Rodgers for skipping the anti-COVID protocol
The NFL fined Aaron Rodgers for violating coronavirus health protocols. The Green Bay Packers star tested positive for Covid after acknowledging in the summer that he had been 'immunized', and later, after confirming his contagion, declaring that he had not really been vaccinated. Rodgers has received a fine of 14,650 dollars (12,667 euros). The Packers have also been fined $300,000 (259,000 euros), as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard another $14,650.
The NFL conducted a review of Rodgers and the Packers' activities related to the protocol after the player tested positive for COVID. The investigation revealed that Rodgers and Lazard were guilty of consistently not wearing masks inside the team facility. The two also attended a Halloween party without a mask, which violates protocol for unvaccinated players. The Packers didn't approve of the Halloween party, but they knew it and didn't penalize any of the players. They were also guilty of not requiring Rodgers to wear a mask at press conferences.
The fine came just shortly after Rodgers reaffirmed what he had said a week ago: "I shared a changing opinion. And I misled some people about my status for which I take full responsibility. But in the end, I have to be faithful." to who I am and what I said," Rodgers said.
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Rodgers claimed that he had not been vaccinated because he was allergic to a component of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and that he sought alternative treatments. "I'm an athlete. I'm not an activist. I'm going back to doing what I do best and that's playing. I gave my opinion and what I felt was best for my body. Any more comments I'll keep to myself and my friends." doctors," he explained.
The NFL player also wanted to make it clear that he was aware of the seriousness of the pandemic: "I understand that people are suffering. They have been really difficult times over the last two years for many people. We all know people who have lost their lives , people who have lost their businesses, their livelihoods. And I identify with those things. I also know how sport can bring people together in times of adversity. I realize that I am a role model for many people, " commented.