Cam Newton backs Aaron Rodgers, claiming NFL 'players, coaches and executives' used fake COVID vaccine cards
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton have alleged that multiple players, coaches, and executives circumvented the NFL's COVID-19 vaccination protocols by obtaining fake vaccination cards during the 2021 season.
- NFL protocols mandated vaccinations for all team personnel to avoid frequent testing and other restrictions, with unvaccinated individuals subjected to daily testing, mask-wearing, and social distancing.
- Rodgers criticized the enforcement of these protocols as inconsistent and performative, highlighting the disparity between vaccinated and unvaccinated players, while Newton confirmed that fake vaccination cards were purchased and widely used.
- The controversy coincides with criticism of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who pleaded the Fifth Amendment during Senate hearings, with Rodgers linking the fake vaccination card issue to broader frustrations about COVID-19 policies.
- Newton also shared his personal challenges with the protocols, including a misunderstanding about testing that led to lost practice time and ultimately contributed to his release from the New England Patriots.
