Green Bay star Aaron Rodgers blames 'woke mob' for targeting him after unvaccinated QB tested positive for COVID: Says he's fighting infection with ivermectin on the advice of podcaster Joe Rogan Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers claims he's being targeted by the 'woke mob' for being unvaccinated after testing positive for COVID-19 this week Rodgers, who will miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs, appeared on the Pat McAfee show on Friday to speak publicly for the first time since his positive test The reigning NFL MVP has taken criticism for implying the he was vaccinated back in August, when he told reporters that he was 'immunized' against the virus Rodgers claims the media is on a witch hunt to find unvaccinated athletes He said he didn't get vaccinated because he's allergic to one vaccine ingredient Rodgers said he's taking ivermectin on the advice of podcaster Joe Rogan By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com Published: 18:59 GMT, 5 November 2021 | Updated: 19:02 GMT, 5 November 2021 Viewcomments Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers claims he's being targeted by the 'woke mob' for being unvaccinated after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, and says he's fighting his infection with ivermectin on the advice of podcaster Joe Rogan. Rodgers, who will miss Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, appeared on the Pat McAfee show on Friday to speak publicly for the first time since his positive test. 'I realize I'm in the crosshairs of the woke mob right now,' Rodgers said. 'So before my final nail gets put in my cancel culture casket, I think I would like to set the record straight on so many of the blatant lies that are out there about myself.' The reigning NFL MVP has taken criticism for implying the he was vaccinated back in August. When asked if he received the injection at the time, Rodgers said, 'yeah, I'm immunized,' leading may to think he was vaccinated. On Friday, Rodgers told McAfee that he would have cleared up any confusion if the reporters had asked any follow-up questions. Rodgers said he would have told the media that he's not an 'not an anti-vax flat earther' — a possible reference to unvaccinated Nets guard Kyrie Irving — and that he is instead a 'critical thinker.' Rodgers's vaccination status was cleared up this week when it was revealed he will be away from the Packers for 10 days — the minimum amount of time an unvaccinated player is asked to quarantine following a positive test, per league rules. NFL Network also reported that he is unvaccinated. As Rodgers told McAfee, he did not get the COVID-19 vaccine due to an allergy, but declared himself immunized because of a treatment prescribed to him by his doctor. 'I have an allergy to an ingredient that's in the mRNA vaccines,' Rodgers said. 'I found a long-term immunization protocol to protect myself and I'm very proud of the research that went into that.' Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers claims he's being targeted by the 'woke mob' for being unvaccinated after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, and says he's fighting his infection with ivermectin on the advice of podcaster Joe Rogan Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility