Rodgers vs Media Over COVID Stance | Durham News

Aaron Rodgers opens up about a tense fallout with ESPN’s Mina Kimes, blaming her for how the media turned on him after he publicly took a stand on COVID-19. He claims unvaccinated players were treated like second-class citizens, facing harsh restrictions and travel bans — something he says sparked his conflict with the NFL. The tension resurfaced when Kimes used Rodgers as a case study, contrasting him with Kirk Cousins — who also admitted to being unvaccinated but faced far less backlash and moved on more easily. Rodgers admits he frequently brings up his stance in interviews, while Kimes sees their divergent public narratives as a fascinating lens into how media perception shapes personal accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/58867edbae500291