Packers, Aaron Rodgers, and COVID-19: 5 things to know

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Packers, Aaron Rodgers, and COVID-19: When can Rodgers return?

After we find out Rodgers is okay health-wise, one of the biggest question marks is when he can return. Unvaccinated players have to sit out for 10 days and then have negative tests to prove they are eligible to play.

Given those guidelines, he’s out for sure against the Chiefs on Sunday, but could return on November 14th against the Seattle Seahawks. However, that’s only one day after the minimum amount of time he has to sit out so it will be a very close call for Rodgers. He’ll have to prove to the league he’s no longer infected and will have a very short window to do so. It’s possible he could sit out two games or more depending on when he’s cleared to return. We’ve seen Packers have to miss nearly a month after testing positive.

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