Aaron Rodgers Regrets Handling of Vaccination Controversy

Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, has expressed regret over his handling of the COVID-19 vaccination saga in his upcoming biography, 'Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.' He admitted wishing he had been more straightforward when he claimed he was 'immunized' during a press conference in August 2021, a statement that led to significant backlash when he later tested positive for the virus. Rodgers noted that his controversial remarks were the only criticism he felt could be legitimately aimed at him, saying, 'If there’s one thing I wish could have gone different, it’s that.' He revealed that he filed an unsuccessful appeal to the NFL, arguing that his homeopathic treatment should qualify as vaccination, and stated he would have preferred to simply disclose his allergies to certain vaccine components instead. The biography, which includes insights from over 250 interviews, also touches on various aspects of Rodgers' life, including personal challenges and his football career.