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Aaron Rodgers rips Dr. Anthony Fauci, calls out ESPN for Dianna Russini scandal coverage in epic rant
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Key FactsFauci’s attorney rejects Rodgers’ criticism as Steelers respond
Aug 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Aaron Rodgers criticized Anthony Fauci on The Pat McAfee Show on August 4, 2026, and called him a coward.
- Fauci’s attorney, David Schertler, told The Athletic that Rodgers did not know what he was talking about and should focus on football.
- Steelers coach Mike McCarthy said his role was to keep attention on football and winning, while noting that the player council had held its second meeting the previous day.
- Steelers spokesperson Burt Lauten said players were entitled to personal views and that the locker room contained differing opinions on many topics.
If science is Dr. Fauci, you’re damn right I’m defying science.— Aaron Rodgers on The Pat McAfee Show, referring to Dr. Anthony Fauci; expresses that he defies the science.

Fauci’s lawyer fires back: ‘Aaron Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about’: Mike McCarthy and the Steelers also responded to the quarterback’s criticism of ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7492089/2026/08/04/aaron-rodgers-pittsburgh-steelers-response-fauci-criticism/

Linda Cohn: Pat McAfee, Stephen A. Smith are both the faces of ESPN: Linda Cohn rejected the premise that Pat McAfee has replaced Stephen Smith as ESPN's ...
awfulannouncing.com/espn/linda-cohn-pat-mcafee-stephen-a-smith-faces.html

Ryan Clark calls out Aaron Rodgers as a 'fraud,' says the QB is 'arrogant to a point that's almost sickening'
jsonline.com/story/sports/2024/12/13/ryan-clark-calls-out-aaron-rodgers-as-a-fraud-and-arrogant/76971624007/

Pat McAfee Rails Against “Journalistic Standards”, Sees “Good Chance” Of “Covid King” Aaron Rodgers Resuming Weekly Guest Spot
deadline.com/2024/08/pat-mcafee-espn-youtube-journalistic-standards-aaron-rodgers-1236071792/
Pat McAfee and the Threat to Sports Journalism: “Good seg, good seg.”
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/05/pat-mcafee-threat-sports-journalism/678480/

Aaron Rodgers and Pat McAfee are proof that ESPN only wanted Black talent to ‘stick to sports’
deadspin.com/pat-mcafee-aarond-rodgers-espn-jimmy-kimmel-1851172535

Pat McAfee believes Jimmy Kimmel/Aaron Rodgers controversy has seen him cancelled by both sides
marca.com/en/nfl/new-york-jets/2024/01/16/65a6db1422601d50798b45c4.html

How NFL Great Aaron Rodgers Lost Touch With Reality: Some theories as to why a gifted QB became a weird troll who says things like “woke mob” and baselessly ...
rollingstone.com/culture/culture-commentary/aaron-rodgers-nfl-jeffrey-epstein-jimmy-kimmel-covid-pat-mcafee-conspiracy-theories-1234946453/

Aaron Rodgers is off ESPN’s ‘Pat McAfee Show’ for the season after ugly remarks about Jimmy Kimmel, conspiracy theories
cnn.com/2024/01/10/business/aaron-rodgers-pat-mcafee-show/
Key FactsRodgers Excluded from ESPN's 'Pat McAfee Show'
Jan 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- No more appearances by Aaron Rodgers on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the remainder of the NFL season.
- Rodgers made appearances on McAfee's program as late as March during the last two NFL seasons.
- Rodgers sparked controversy last week with false insinuations about Jimmy Kimmel and spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories.
- Despite McAfee's quick apology for his involvement, Rodgers did not do the same.
ESPN’s Year From Hell: The year 2017 was, in the words of esteemed former ESPN anchor Bob Ley, an “annus horribilis” at the company ...
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Jets' Aaron Rodgers gets blasted after latest controversy: 'Con artists can be very convincing'
yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jets_aaron_rodgers_gets_blasted_after_latest_controversy_con_artists_can_be_very_convincing/s1_13132_39795267

Pat McAfee accuses ESPN executive of sabotaging his show: On a Friday broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the sports commentator said ESPN’s head of studio ...
cnn.com/2024/01/06/media/pat-mcafee-norby-williamson-espn/

It Was Never About Sticking to Sports: Years after many of the staffers—including me—were scolded into keeping our opinions to ourselves ...
slate.com/business/2023/12/espn-sports-media-insecure.html

Pat McAfee hates rules (and sleeves). Can he fit in at ESPN?: ESPN is reportedly is paying Pat McAfee north of $15 million per year in a quest to gain more ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10/24/pat-mcafee-aaron-rodgers-espn/

Is ESPN ethically obligated to shut down wild speculation on the Pat McAfee show?
deadspin.com/pat-mcafee-espn-aaron-rodgers-anthony-fauci-covid-1850942465
Pat McAfee paid Aaron Rodgers more than $1 million for interviews: “If someone is going to make money for us, that person is going to reap the benefit from it ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/10/12/pat-mcafee-defends-paying-aaron-rodgers/

Pat McAfee needs to be held accountable for his hypocrisy: The ESPN talking head keeps letting Aaron Rodgers spew whatever nonsense he wants on his show without ...
deadspin.com/aaron-rodgers-pat-mcafee-show-espn-kelce-swift-vaccine-1850907212

Pat McAfee to Join Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe on 'First Take' During NFL Season
bleacherreport.com/articles/10088629-pat-mcafee-to-join-stephen-a-smith-shannon-sharpe-on-first-take-during-nfl-season

Jordan Love is going to be 'really good' quickly, Mike Greenberg says on ESPN's 'Get Up' as positive reviews flow in
jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2023/08/25/jordan-love-starting-something-special-as-green-bay-packers-quarterback-mike-greenberg-get-up-espn/70682293007/
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