New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Takes Playful Swipe at Travis Kelce Over ‘Mr. Pfizer’ Title
During a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, playfully teased Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as “Mr. Pfizer” for his involvement in vaccine commercials, highlighting Rodgers’ critical stance on COVID-19 vaccines. (Photo: clutchpoints)
Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets Quarterback, Engages in Light-hearted Banter Over ‘Mr. Pfizer’ with Travis Kelce
According to usatoday.com, during a recent appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, took a subtle jab at Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, referring to him as “Mr. Pfizer” due to his involvement in Pfizer vaccine commercials, highlighting Kelce’s role as a spokesperson for flu and COVID-19 vaccine shots.
This playful nickname was mentioned during a discussion about the Chiefs’ victory over the New York Jets. Rodgers, who has been critical of COVID-19 vaccines and the NFL’s policy regarding them, alluded to Kelce’s commercials and his partnership with Walgreens in promoting vaccinations.
Kelce’s commercials advocating for vaccines aired during the game, and he has been actively involved in encouraging people to get vaccinated. In contrast, Rodgers faced controversy in 2021 when he, the New York Jets quarterback, initially claimed to be immunized but was later revealed not to be vaccinated when he tested positive for COVID-19.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Brings Playful Spirit to Exchange with Travis Kelce
During the conversation with McAfee, Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, mentioned that “some things need to be left on the field” when asked about his interaction with “Mr. Pfizer” (Kelce) during the game. He also noted that Kelce and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes have numerous commercials together, suggesting that Kelce’s Pfizer commercials have stood out to him.
The lighthearted banter between Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, and Kelce adds a playful element to their interactions, with Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, playfully acknowledging Kelce’s role as a commercial spokesperson for Pfizer vaccines amidst ongoing discussions about COVID-19 vaccinations in the NFL.
