Aaron Rodgers Criticizes ESPN and Fauci on “The Pat McAfee Show”
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Aaron Rodgers Criticizes ESPN and Fauci on "The Pat McAfee Show"
- During a Monday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," which is licensed by ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers called ESPN a "gutless organization" with "no integrity."
- Rodgers' comments, made on August 3, 2026, also targeted Dr. Anthony Fauci, whom he called an "absolute coward" for pleading the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a recent Senate hearing.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made headlines during his August 3, 2026, appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” which is broadcast on ESPN, by criticizing both the network and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Rodgers, who is currently at the Steelers’ training camp, called ESPN a “gutless organization” with “no integrity.” He specifically questioned ESPN’s coverage decisions, alleging that the network focused heavily on his COVID-19 vaccination status and other personal controversies, while purportedly ignoring other stories he deemed significant.
One such story Rodgers highlighted was the alleged scandal involving former NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, which he claimed ESPN did not adequately cover. He also criticized the network for not dedicating enough time to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recent testimony before a Senate Committee, where Fauci reportedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. Rodgers referred to Fauci as an “absolute coward” and a “criminal” in his remarks.
ESPN has not publicly commented on Rodgers’ statements. This appearance marks Rodgers’ return to “The Pat McAfee Show” for the current NFL season, which is expected to be his last year in the league. Rodgers, 42, has been participating in the Steelers’ training camp at Saint Vincent College.