Packers Aaron Rodgers on having to stay in Green Bay during bye week due to COVID-19 protocol It sucks

The NFL has adopted strict COVID-19 protocols for the 2020 regular season. As part of those protocols, players aren't allowed to leave Elvin Hayes Jersey their team's home city unle s it's for a road game -- and that includes during a bye week. quarterback is set to begin his bye week following Green Bay's 30-16 win over the on Monday night.However, Rodgers isn't that happy about having to stay put in Wisconsin."Yeah, it sucks. Totally sucks," Rodgers , though he followed the statement up with a slight laugh, . "Obviously, it is what it is, the situation, but especially as an older player Moses Malone Jersey , I look Kenny Wooten Jersey forward to the bye weeks. I look forward to a reset, recharge the batteries. It is what it is. We'll be here. We'll make the most of it. But, it sucks."Players also have to take COVID-19 tests during their respective bye week. If a player mi ses a test without permi sion from their team, they are subject to a $50 Ralph Sampson Jersey ,000 fine. Mi sing two tests results is a one-game suspension without pay.Coronavirus cases in the Green Bay-area have seen a 15 percent spike since September, according to the Brown County Health and Human Services. Rodgers will have to stay home during the bulk of the bye week as he prepares to help the Packers improve their 4-0 record.Rodgers' comments come after the league was forced to Jae'Sean Tate Jersey close down the ' facilities. Overall, the team had 18 positive tests over the previous six days leading into Monday. On Tuesday, . They may start practicing as soon as Wednesday.