Aaron Rodgers is no stranger to controversy but the latest rumor that he may boycott Super Bowl LVI – over the NFL’s coronavirus rules – is pure “fake news,” he said on social media.
“Dumbest f—ing story ever,” Rodgers said in a tweet last week.
He responded to the ridiculous rumor during an interview with Pat McAfee on Tuesday and he did not mince a single word.
“I’ve given a lot less f—s the last couple years but 1 thing I do give a major f—k about is ridiculous narratives about me. I’m gonna boycott the Super Bowl.. that’s the dumbest s—t I’ve heard”
Boomer Esiason received a claim from an unnamed source that Rodgers would boycott the Super Bowl if his team made it there because of the COVID-19 protocols.
“Boom, the Rodgers saga continues to get crazier and crazier,” Giannottia read. “I’ve been told by multiple people in Aaron’s direct circle that if the Packers make the Super Bowl, he will use the week leading up to the Super Bowl to prove a major point.”
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“He will threaten the NFL by saying he won’t play in the big game, or next season, if they don’t eliminate some of the COVID-related rules,” the co-host continued. “One big one that upsets him the most is the testing of non-symptomatic players.”
The text then said Rodgers has spoken to his backup quarterback, Jordan Love, about the boycott, telling him to “be ready.”
Rodgers played sparingly when the Packers played their final game versus the Detroit Lions after helping his team clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. As the top team in the NFC, the Packers have the sole first-round bye in the NFC playoffs.
Rodgers has been trying to get back to the Super Bowl since defeating the Steelers for his first and only ring. No way he would sit it out if he finally made it back there.
