Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in Kansas City this Sunday, according to multiple reports.
Sources: #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and is out for Sunday’s game against the #Chiefs.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 3, 2021
Ian Rapaport is also reporting that Rodgers is unvaccinated, despite the three time MVP saying to reporters in August that he was “immunized.”
“Yeah, I’ve been immunized,” said Rodgers. “There’s a lot of conversation around it. There’s guys on the team who haven’t been vaccinated. I think it’s a personal decision. I’m not going to judge those guys.”
ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reports that Rodgers sought an “alternative treatment” and appealed to the NFL to declare him a “vaccinated” player. The NFL declined that request.
The Packers are in the midst of an outbreak that started before last week’s game in Arizona. Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry and wide receiver Davante Adams both missed the Cardinals game after testing positive.
Earlier this week, practice squad quarterback Kurt Benkert tested positive as well.
2020 first round pick Jordan Love has been announced as the Packers starting quarterback Sunday at Kansas City. The team is also bringing in veteran Blake Bortles as a potential backup. Bortles was cut from the team before the season.