NEW DELHI: Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick adhered to the Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers's request by sharing his vaccine status during a Thursday night interview.
The unique interaction unfolded during an Amazon Prime Video NFL panel interview with Rodgers as he observed his team's warm-up before facing the Cleveland Browns. As Fitzpatrick introduced himself, he not only exchanged pleasantries but also adhered to Rodgers' call for vaccination disclosure.
"Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Fitzpatrick, class of 2005, how are you? Twice vaccinated," Fitzpatrick cheerfully announced.
Rodgers responded with a chuckle and a smile, acknowledging the light-hearted moment.
Rodgers had made the vaccine-related comment earlier in the week during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." In response to criticism regarding the New York Jets' decision to activate him from injured reserve, Rodgers suggested that those questioning him should disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status before offering opinions.
On the show, Rodgers proposed a hypothetical scenario, saying, "Before they say something, let’s have them say, ‘Hey, I’m so-and-so, double vaxxed with Pfizer and triple boosted, and my opinion is this guy is a bad guy because he just wanted to practice and took money away.'"
The veteran quarterback expressed frustration with ongoing criticisms and conspiracy theories, emphasizing his belief in medical freedom. Rodgers also took a moment during the interview to reflect on his challenging season. Despite missing the majority of the season due to a torn Achilles, he described the experience as a significant learning curve.
"It’s been one big giant learning experience. Tough. I’ve worked my a-- off to get back. Been really blessed to be around some great people in the rehab process," Rodgers shared. "An incredible doctor. It’s been nice to be back around the team the last month or so."
Acknowledging the difficulties faced by the team, especially with injuries on the offensive side, Rodgers expressed pride in the team's resilience and unity.
"The NFL is an incredible, incredible profession. It’s a tough business, and this year’s been a big learning experience for me and, I think, our entire team," Rodgers concluded.
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