Aaron Rodgers' Vaccine Controversy Called Out In Uncomfortable Interview

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Aaron Rodgers is not shy about sharing his stance on the COVID-19 vaccine, but he usually doesn't get called out about in interviews — at least not until an August sit-down on Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take" podcast (via Media Ite). During the wide-ranging sit-down, Eric "PFT Commenter" Sollenberger asked Rodgers, "How many people" he thinks he's "killed" since he didn't get vaccinated. Co-host Dan "Big Cat" Katz prodded further. "How many grandmothers? Let's just do grandmothers," he asked. Rodgers wasn't laughing. "I know you guys are f***ing around, but I don't find that part funny," the quarterback quipped back as he shook his head and gave a slight laugh. "I really don't." 

This all came after the hosts asked Rodgers how he would "describe himself." The NFL star explained that he likes to be authentic, and elaborated further. "You like me or don't like me, that's not my concern at this point," he said. "You know, my concern is just speaking the truth, and you know, people say, 'Oh, immunization, vaccination!'" he shared, thus starting the back-and-forth. 

Rodgers also talked about his refusal to get the vaccine after the Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs in January. "There was a ton of people tuning in, rooting against us for one reason and one reason only — it's because of my vaccination status," he said on "The Pat McAfee Show" (via CNN). Lots of drama. 

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