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Green Bay owns a 3 1/2-game lead over the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) in the NFC North, giving the Packers a nice cushion as they deal with their quarterback's absence.ĪP Sports Writer Dave Skretta contributed to this report.In an offseason that was filled with a tidal wave of blockbuster trades and star movement, it's downright shocking that Aaron Rodgers of all players remained with his current team. he’s 100% committed to this team, just like anybody else is in this locker room.”

And to say that they’re not committed to their team, I think that that’s not true. “I mean, there’s guys across the league who are not vaccinated. “I don’t think it’s a selfish decision,” Jones said.

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But the 2020 Pro Bowl running back added he wouldn't consider it selfish if a teammate opted against getting vaccinated. Jones, whose father died April 6 of complications from COVID-19, declined comment on Rodgers' vaccination status. “That’s a great question for Aaron,” LaFleur said. 26 use of the “immunized” and if it might be seen as misleading if the quarterback was unvaccinated. LaFleur would not comment on Rodgers' Aug. It’s an interesting issue that I think we’re going to see played out the entire season.” There are guys that’ve been vaccinated that have contracted COVID. There’s guys on the team that haven’t been vaccinated. “You know, there’s a lot of conversation around it, around the league, and a lot of guys who have made statements and not made statements, owners who have made statements. “Yeah, I’ve been immunized,” Rodgers replied. LaFleur says he liked the way Love responded to the likelihood of starting Sunday's game. LaFleur said Love has been working primarily with the scout team since the start of the season. Love’s lone regular-season game appearances came when he played the fourth quarter of a 38-3 season-opening loss to New Orleans, and took three kneel-downs at the end of a 35-17 victory over Detroit. He is expected to get moved up to the 53-man roster later in the week and serve as Love's backup against the Chiefs. Third-stringer Kurt Benkert is on the practice squad but was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday.įormer Jacksonville Jaguars starter Blake Bortles, who spent time with the Packers during training camp, flew to Green Bay on Wednesday to join the team's practice squad. Green Bay’s backup quarterback is 2020 first-round draft pick Jordan Love, who has thrown seven passes in his short career. Many others in the locker room have had COVID. “It’s going around, and it happens,” running back Aaron Jones said. The league is aware of the current situation in Green Bay and will be reviewing with the Packers.” “Failure to properly enforce the protocols has resulted in discipline being assessed against individual clubs in the past. “The primary responsibility for enforcement of the COVID protocols within club facilities rests with each club,' NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement. NFL officials are planning to review how the Packers have handled COVID-19 related protocols. That’s the leader of our team, so yeah, it was just crazy news.” “It was just crazy, man,” Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark said. LaFleur acknowledged that Rodgers won't be available Sunday when the Packers (7-1) put their seven-game winning streak on the line at Kansas City (4-4).

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. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP.

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