Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 protocol, out Sunday

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is undergoing the NFL’s COVID-19 process, which means the league’s hottest club is missing its MVP.

Rodgers was in the protocol, according to Packers coach Matt LaFleur, but he wouldn’t specify if he had tested positive or if he had been vaccinated. Rodgers will not be available Sunday when the Packers (7-1) defend their seven-game winning run in Kansas City, according to LaFleur (4-4).

Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark stated, “It was just wild, man.” “You’ve got to have that next-man-up attitude.” That was our team’s leader, so it was simply crazy news.”

The Packers’ handling of COVID-19-related protocols will be scrutinized by NFL officials.

In a statement, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said, “The primary responsibility for enforcement of the COVID protocols within club facilities rests with each club.” “In the past, failure to adequately follow the protocols resulted in disciplinary action being taken against individual clubs. The NFL is aware of the current situation in Green Bay and will consult with the Packers on the matter.”

LaFleur defended the Packers’ adherence to health regulations within their facilities before the NFL published its statement.

“I keep an eye on these folks,” LaFleur remarked. “Well, I can only speak for our football space, but absolutely.” We have cameras all throughout the place. I believe our team does an excellent job with it. It’s simply unfortunate. It’s not like anything like this couldn’t happen to anyone. Outside of this building, it’s happened to a lot of people.”

Rodgers could be sidelined for a lengthy time, according to LaFleur.

Rodgers isn’t the only Packers athlete who has recently been afflicted with the coronavirus. COVID-19 regulations kept wide receivers Davante Adams, a 2020 All-Pro, and Allen Lazard from playing in last week’s win against Arizona. Joe Barry, the Cardinals’ defensive coordinator, tested positive last week and was forced to skip the game. Barry and Adams could practice again on Thursday.

Rodgers and cornerback Isaac Yiadom were placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Packers on Wednesday.

Running back Aaron Jones remarked, “It goes around and it happens.” “I’ve got COVID before. COVID has infected a large number of people in the locker room. It’s simply a pity.”

Jordan Love, a 2020 first-round draft pick who has thrown seven passes in his brief career, is Green Bay’s backup quarterback. Kurt Benkert, a third-stringer on the practice squad, was moved to the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday.