Kirk Cousins is now feeling the backlash over his recent comments regarding the vaccine. The Minnesota Vikings QB has now lost a sponsorship after Holland Hospital, which is based in Holland, Michigan, announced Friday it will cut ties with him.
“While we acknowledge that each person is entitled to their own viewpoints, those who speak on our behalf must support messages that align with the hospital’s position on matters of vital importance to individual and community health,” the hospital said in a statement to the Holland Sentinel.
“For this reason, Holland Hospital will discontinue using Kirk Cousins as our spokesperson for now. We are proud of our association with Kirk. He embodies many values we respect and share as part of our work culture. However, we must be certain that our communications about COVID vaccination are consistent and unequivocal.”
The veteran QB was forced to miss four spring training practices after one of the backup quarterbacks, rookie Kellen Mond, tested positive for COVID-19.
Cousins did not test positive, but under NFL COVID-19 rules, unvaccinated players can still be sidelined if they spent time around another player who later tests positive.
Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has previously stated he is “frustrated” with his unvaccinated players.
Cousins has made it clear he is not going to comply.
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