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Aaron Rodgers says he takes "full responsibility" for misleading comments about vaccination status

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The Green Bay Packers quarterback revealed last week that he has not been vaccinated and has faced heavy criticism for saying in August that he was "immunized."

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Developments in this update

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  1. NFL denies telling Aaron Rodgers vaccinated people couldn't get or spread COVID-19

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Journalists should directly address Aaron Rodgers’ concerns over COVID-19 vaccines and fertility

    Headline from Poynter ·

  3. Newest

    Aaron Rodgers says he takes "full responsibility" for misleading comments about vaccination status

    Headline from CBS News ·

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Reports & sources

32 articles, oldest first.

  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Aaron Rodgers tests positive for coronavirus, is considered unvaccinated under NFL rules (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Asked if Aaron Rodgers made a misleading comment about his vaccination status this summer, Packers coach Matt LaFleur said: "That's a great question for Aaron. I'm not going to comment on it."

  2. Fox News

    Aaron Rodgers talks unvaccinated status, 'woke mob,' advice from Joe Rogan and MLK (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Aaron Rodgers fiercely defended his decision to remain unvaccinated, citing his own “research," and he blasted the NFL for its “draconian” rules for players who opted to forgo the coronavirus vaccine.

  3. CNN

    Aaron Rodgers confirms he is unvaccinated, says he is 'disappointed' by media (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed he is unvaccinated against Covid-19 and is disappointed with the treatment he's been receiving in the media while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday.

  4. Tucson

    Rodgers sought treatments instead of COVID-19 vaccine (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday he sought alternative treatments instead of the NFL-endorsed COVID-19 vaccinations because he is allergic to an ingredient in two of the FDA-approved

  5. The Week

  6. CBS News

    Wisconsin health care group and Aaron Rodgers end partnership after QB says he's unvaccinated (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rodgers said on Friday he had taken an unproven anti-parasite drug instead of getting vaccinated against COVID.

  7. Hot Air

    Aaron Rodgers and vaccine-skeptic whataboutism (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    In a long Q&A, Rodgers tried to argue it was actually his critics who had been dishonest (he’s a victim of “woke” “cancel culture,” you see). He also suggested his vaccine skepticism was warrante...

  8. NBC News

    No NFL doctor told Aaron Rodgers vaccinated people can't catch or spread Covid, league says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A Wisconsin-based health care organization also cut ties with Rodgers after revealing he's unvaccinated and has sought out alternate treatments that have been disproven.

  9. CBS News

    Aaron Rodgers confirms he's unvaccinated and says he takes ivermectin: "I realize I'm in the crosshairs of the woke mob" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rodgers, 37, lashed out at the media, the NFL's rules on COVID-19 testing and said he consulted with podcaster Joe Rogan for alternatives to the vaccine.

  10. Newsweek

    Howard Stern blasts Aaron Rodgers for lying about vaccine status, "C'mon dude, really?" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Green Bay Packers quarterback has received criticism for previously telling reporters he was "immunized" against COVID-19.

  11. Delaware Public Media

    NFL denies telling Aaron Rodgers vaccinated people couldn't get or spread COVID-19 (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The Green Bay Packers quarterback is not vaccinated, but previously said he was "immunized." An NFL spokesman said no doctor for the league ever communicated with Rodgers about the vaccine.

  12. Poynter

    Journalists should directly address Aaron Rodgers’ concerns over COVID-19 vaccines and fertility (opens Poynter)

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    Poynter's feed description

    It is a disservice to news audiences to allow Rodgers to raise such concerns and not dig into what the research says.

  13. Newsweek

    Aaron Rodgers says he takes "full responsibility" for anyone "misled" by vaccine comments (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    "I understand that this issue in general is very charging to a lot of people because we're talking about public health," Rodgers said on Tuesday.

  14. Washington Times

    Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on vaccination status (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn’t get vaccinated for COVID-19, but acknowledges misleading some people about his status before testing positive.

  15. KVIA El Paso

    Aaron Rodgers says he takes full responsibility for Covid-19 and vaccination comments he made on radio show last week (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By David Close and Amir Vera, CNN Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reappeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday and took “full responsibility” for his comments last week about his vaccination status and being “in the crosshairs of the woke mob right now” over his vaccination status.

  16. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on status (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn't get vaccinated for COVID-19, but acknowledges misleading some people about his status before testing positive.

  17. Breitbart News

    Report: Aaron Rodgers Surprised by 'Sh*t Storm' After Vaccine Comments (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is reportedly surprised by the backlash that washed over him after he explained his problems with the vaccine.

  18. The Hill

    Aaron Rodgers says he 'misled some people about my status' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Star Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Tuesday said he may have misled people about his COVID-19 vaccination status after he tested positive for the virus last week and it was revealed that he has not r

  19. Forbes

    Aaron Rodgers Stands By Vaccine Comments, Takes Responsibility For Misleading ‘Immunized’ Statement (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Rodgers did not walk back unfounded claims he made about the Covid-19 vaccine on Friday.

  20. NBC News

    Aaron Rodgers takes 'full responsibility' for comments on Covid vaccine (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Tuesday that some may have felt "misled" by his comments on Covid-19 vaccines.

  21. Fox News

    Aaron Rodgers upset with being 'crucified' for COVID vax explanation: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.

  22. CBS News

    Aaron Rodgers says he takes "full responsibility" for misleading comments about vaccination status (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The Green Bay Packers quarterback revealed last week that he has not been vaccinated and has faced heavy criticism for saying in August that he was "immunized."

  23. The Guardian

    Aaron Rodgers admits to misleading vaccine comments but stands firm on Covid (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on Tuesday he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn’t get vaccinated for Covid-19

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