Aaron Rodgers Denies Pushing Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories, Calls the Massacre an 'Absolute Tragedy'

Aaron Rodgers at the Magic Room at the LVMH Tower on October 30, 2023 in New York City.Photo:Chance Yeh/WireImage Chance Yeh/WireImage Aaron Rodgershas issued a response following a new report that alleges he pushed “deranged” conspiracy theories about the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting. Shortly afterRobert F. Kennedy Jr.revealed that he was considering the New York Jets quarterback as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election,CNNpublished a report that alleged the 40-year-old athlete had previously claimed that the massacre was a government inside job.

Aaron Rodgers Details NFL Protocols After Admitting He's Unvaccinated Despite 'Immunized' Statement

Aaron Rodgers.Photo: Harry How/Getty In an interview with thePat McAfee Showon Friday, the Green Bay Packers quarterback said he and other unvaccinated players are subject to rigorous safety requirements, which he described as “Draconian measures” that “in my opinion were not based on science.” Unvaccinated team members must undergo COVID-19 testing each day and cannot enter the Packers' facilities until they’ve received a negative test, Rodgers said, adding that he wears a mask whenever he is inside the facilities and is required to “physically distance” from teammates.

Aaron Rodgers Donates $1 Million to 80 Small Businesses in His California Hometown

Aaron Rodgers.Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Aaron Rodgersis giving back to those in need amid the ongoingCOVID-19 pandemic. The 37-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback has donated $1 million to help 80 struggling small businesses in his hometown of Chico, California, the North Valley Community Foundation announced in apress release. “Small, locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of a community,” Rodgers said in the release. “In the applications and the videos, it was heart-wrenching to hear about all the obstacles facing restaurants and retail establishments.

Aaron Rodgers Dons Anti-Cancel Culture Hoodie as He Closes in on Breaking Brett Favre's Record

Aaron Rodgers — the likely frontrunner for the 2021 NFL MVP award — wore an anti-cancel culture hooded sweatshirt while appearing onThe Pat McAfee Show. The 38-year-old Green Bay Packers quarterback wore a hoodie with the words “Cancel Culture” crossed out across its chest while joining McAfee and co-host A.J. Hawk on Tuesday’s episode. The message is seemingly in referenceto the criticism Rodgers receivedwhen it was revealed last month that he had not actually received a COVID-19 vaccine after saying he had been “immunized” against the virus.

Aaron Rodgers Excitedly Meets Liev Schreiber at Jets Training Camp: 'It's the Voice of God!'

Photo:Elsa/Getty; Dominik Bindl/GettyEvenAaron Rodgersgets excited about meeting his favorite stars.In the first episode ofHBO’sHard Knocks:Training Camp With the New York Jets, Rodgers, 39, met one of his idols, actorLiev Schreiber, who narrates the annual docuseries focused on an NFL team’s training camp. This year, it chronicles the New York Jets and Rodgers' arrival to the team.Schreiber, 55, made an appearance at Florham Park for the team’s practice via helicopter, despite claiming he “wanted to drive, but the producers thought a helicopter might be more dramatic.