Topline Despite the National Football League strongly encouraging and incentivizing vaccinations, several prominent players throughout the league have expressed skepticism about the vaccine’s safety and have thus far refused to get their shot, which could impact their availability to play and practice this season. Last month, Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley incited controversy via social media posts questioning … [+] the efficacy of vaccines, such as: “Do what you think is right personally. Don’t feel like you have to go with the ‘trend.’ Have a mind of your own.” AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Washington defensive end Montez Sweat, the team’s first-round pick in the 2019 draft, said Wednesday that he is “not a fan at all” of the vaccine, adding, he “probably won’t get vaccinated” until he gets “more facts.” “I haven’t caught Covid yet, so I don’t see me treating Covid until I actually get Covid,” Sweat said. Washington coach Ron Rivera had a Harvard immunologist speak to his team this week and told reporters Wednesday that only approximately 50% of Washington players have been inoculated. Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold confirmed Wednesday that he has not been vaccinated, stating, “I still gotta think about all those… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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