UNDATED (AP) — Despite being under pressure from all sides, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn’t get vaccinated for COVID-19.
But Rodgers does acknowledge misleading some people about his status before testing positive.
Rodgers spoke Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” on YouTube and SiriusXM, four days after discussing on the same outlet his reasons for avoiding a vaccine. Rodgers tested positive last Wednesday.
In other NFL news:
— A person familiar with the situation says Browns running back Nick Chubb could miss Sunday’s game at New England after being placed on the COVID-19 list after testing positive. It’s still possible Chubb could play against the Patriots as long as he tests negative twice.
— The Cowboys have placed kicker Greg Zuerlein on the COVID-19 reserve list. Zuerlein is the first Dallas player to enter health and safety protocols since late September.
— Browns right guard Wyatt Teller has agreed to a four-year, $56.8 million contract extension through the 2025 season. Teller has developed into one of the NFL’s best interior linemen during three seasons after coming over in a trade from Buffalo.
— The Falcons have released outside linebacker Jacob Tuioti-Mariner and punter Cam Nizialek. The release of Tuioti-Mariner was a surprise. He shared the team lead with two sacks. He moved from defensive tackle before the season after having 31 tackles and one sack last season.
— The Jets have placed safety Marcus Maye and tight end Tyler Kroft on injured reserve. Maye is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon in last Thursday’s loss to the Colts and Kroft injured his chest in the game.
— Odell Beckham Jr. cleared NFL waivers without being claimed Tuesday and can now sign as a free agent with any team. Beckham was let go by the Browns on Monday, closing the book on his 2 1/2 seasons with the club. None of the other 31 wanted to pick up the remaining $7.25 million he’s owed this season.
