GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A new report states the Green Bay Packers will be fined following a review of the team’s COVID-19 protocols by the NFL.
According to Cover 2 contributor Rob Demovsky, a source tells him the Packers will be fined $300,000 for violations of the NFL and NFL Players Association protocols. In addition, the source says Aaron Rodgers and receiver Allen Lazard have each been fined $14,650.
The NFL Network reports the fines for Rodgers and Lazard are due to them attending a team-sanctioned Halloween party while unvaccinated. According to the NFL and NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, fines for unvaccinated players who violate COVID-19 protocols start at $14,650, up to a week’s salary and/or suspension for 4 weeks for repeated violations.