Aaron Rodgers claims his 'divisive' vaccination status was the 'only reason' people wanted Packers to lose in the Playoffs

By Jack Bantock, CNN

Updated 1224 GMT (2024 HKT) January 26, 2022

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(CNN)Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has said that he takes accountability for being «divisive» as a result of his vaccination status, despite never intending to be a polarizing figure.

The reigning NFL MVP reappeared on the «The Pat McAfee Show» on Tuesday to reflect on Saturday's divisional round playoff defeat to the San Francisco 49ers, a loss that brought a premature end to the 37-year-old's season and triggered immediate speculation about his future.Arriving as the top seed, playing on home turf and led by a quarterback tipped by many to retain his MVP status for a second straight season, it