Green Bay Packers quarterback and reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s game against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple media sources.
The news was broken by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero.
Rodgers informed teammates a few minutes ago of his positive test. Jordan Love will get his first NFL start against Patrick Mahomes on Sunday in Kansas City. https://t.co/VFPucQaT4S
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 3, 2021
Jordan Love, last year’s first-round pick, will make his first NFL start against the reigning AFC champion Chiefs.
Ian Rapoport, of the NFL Network, reported that Rodgers is unvaccinated against the virus, meaning he will be forced to miss the game even if he tests negative by then.
