NFL World Reacts To Aaron Rodgers Punishment News

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are currently under investigation by the NFL, as the league attempts to figure out if COVID-19 protocols were broken.

The Packers star quarterback, who told reporters before the season that he was “immunized,” is actually not vaccinated. Rodgers tested positive this week and he will miss Sunday’s game against the Chiefs. It’s possible he’ll be cleared in time to play against the Seahawks.

While Rodgers and the Packers are facing potential punishment by the National Football League, one thing has already been ruled out: a suspension.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Packers quarterback will not be suspended.

From the report:

The NFL has begun conducting interviews with Packers personnel and is expected to obtain video and other evidence as it reviews the team’s compliance with COVID protocols, in light of the public revelation that reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers is unvaccinated. And Rodgers and the club could face fines — but not a suspension — if violations are found.
The league and team know the vaccination status of all players, including Rodgers, who will miss Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after testing positive Wednesday for COVID-19. But Rodgers’ positive test brought his status into the public eye and led to the NFL launching its review Thursday.

Many NFL fans believe that Rodgers should be facing a potential suspension, if he in fact broke protocols on purpose.

“I don’t know if Aaron Rodgers should be suspended. But it’s not crazy to think he should be. To me, the attempt to mislead the media/public along with two months of actively breaking protocols should equate to something more than an insignificant fine,” Chris Trapasso tweeted.

Dov Kleiman added: “And risking everyone he has come in contact with for half a season. People that believed he was vaccinated based on the impression he presented, they probably didn’t keep a safe distance when they otherwise would’ve.”

It’s certainly fair to argue that Rodgers should be facing a potential suspension, but according to NFL.com’s Sunday morning report, that will not be happening.

The Packers, meanwhile, are set to take on the Chiefs on Sunday afternoon.