Breaking: Aaron Rodgers Reportedly Tests Positive for COVID-19

The Green Bay Packers star will miss his team's game against the Chiefs.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play against the Chiefs on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. 

Second-year quarterback Jordan Love is expected to start in Kansas City. 

Rodgers informed teammates a few minutes ago of his positive test. Jordan Love will get his first NFL start against Patrick Mahomes on Sunday in Kansas City. https://t.co/VFPucQaT4S

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 3, 2021

Rodgers is currently unvaccinated, per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rodgers said in August he is "immunized" when asked if he is vaccinated.

#Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was quoted as saying he’s been “immunized.” By the letter of the law in the NFL, that does not equal vaccinated. https://t.co/g5xyjDZ6uL

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 3, 2021

Here’s the video on August 26th when Aaron Rodgers was directly asked if he had been vaccinated pic.twitter.com/kskQDRpWi8

— Chancellor Johnson (@ChancellorTV) November 3, 2021

Rodgers has remained one of the NFL's top quarterbacks in 2021. He's thrown for 1,894 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2021, leading the Packers to a 7–1 record. Green Bay secured its seventh straight win in Week 8 with a narrow win over the Cardinals. 

Green Bay enters Sunday leading the NFC North. The Chiefs sit third in the AFC West at 4–4 after defeating the Giants on Monday night. 

Kickoff on Sunday from Arrowhead Stadium is slated for 4:25 p.m. ET.