Tag: Green Bay Packers

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers Wants Apology From WSJ Over ‘COVID Toe’ Report

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he expects an apology from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for an article stating he has “COVID Toe,” although he referenced the condition in an interview a day earlier. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rodgers said he had a fractured toe and said the WSJ’s report is “a…


Aaron Rodgers Accepts ‘Full Responsibility’ for Controversy Over Vaccination Comments

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted on Tuesday that he misled some people about his vaccination status following criticisms he received after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Rodgers shared the new information during an interview on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday. “I made some comments that people might have felt were misleading, and to anybody…


NFL Fines Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers for Breaching COVID-19 Protocols

The NFL has fined star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers for COVID-19 protocol violations. After wrapping up its investigation on Tuesday evening, the NFL notified the Green Bay Packers and Rodgers of their financial penalties—$300,000 and $14,650 respectively—according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, who noted in a statement on Twitter that Packers wide…


State Farm Backs Aaron Rodgers’ ‘Personal Point of View,’ but Cuts TV Ads After Vaccine Remarks

State Farm on Monday said it supports Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ “personal point of view,” shortly after the footballer said he is unvaccinated and that he thinks the NFL rules regarding COVID-19 and vaccines “are not based in science at all.” The insurance giant said in a statement to several media outlets on Monday…


Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 Protocol, Out Sunday

GREEN BAY, WIS.—Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if Rodgers has been vaccinated. LaFleur acknowledged that Rodgers won’t…


Packers Beat Cardinals 24–21 After Murray Throws Late INT

GLENDALE, Ariz.—Rasul Douglas was living the life of an NFL journeyman just a few weeks ago, bouncing between camps and practice squads. Finally, the Green Bay Packers liked what they saw. Now he’s a Thursday night hero for the league’s hottest team—at one of his former team’s expense. Douglas corralled an interception with 12 seconds…


Packers-Niners Renew Now Familiar NFL Rivalry on Sunday

If it seems as if the Packers have transferred to the NFC West or the 49ers moved to the NFC North, blame the schedule makers at league headquarters. When Green Bay (1–1) visits San Francisco (2–0) on Sunday, it will be the fourth trip to the Bay Area for the Cheeseheads in 22 months. The…


Ted Thompson, 68, GM When Packers Won Last Super Bowl, Dies

Ted Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, has died. He was 68. The Packers announced Thursday that Thompson died the previous night at his home in Atlanta, Texas. The team said it was contacted by a direct family member. Thompson announced in May 2019 he…