Aaron Rodgers, NFL COVID-19 rules and what the Packers quarterback can expect next - The Athletic

Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and the NFL’s reigning MVP, will be sidelined for at least 10 days after testing positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.

News of Rodgers’ positive test would be big enough on its own, especially with the Packers traveling to Kansas City for a marquee game against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday. But Rodgers’ situation is layered and has opened up the quarterback, the Packers and the league itself to more questions.

What do we know?

The Packers immediately ruled Rodgers out on Wednesday after learning of his positive test result.

This timeline is important, because only unvaccinated players are placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list for a defined, extended period of time.

Vaccinated players have the chance to clear COVID-19 protocols and return to play in fewer than 10 days by testing negative twice. That is why the Packers held out hope until hours before their Week 8 game at Arizona that receiver

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