Aaron Rodgers was able to get through his showdown with COVID relatively quickly. The Packers’ unvaccinated quarterback missed 10 game days, but only featured in one game against the Chiefs.
How does he feel after his first game against the Vikings? He spoke on “The Pat McAfee Show” pretty well overall, but there was one small problem.
“No lingering effects other than COVID toe,” Rodgers to McAfee.
COVID toe is clearly a painful wound Rodgers referenced before after the Packers’ 34-31 loss to the Vikings. But what exactly is it?
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What Is Aaron Rodgers’ COVID Toe Injury?
Follow American Dermatology Association, some people “develop discolored and swollen toes” due to coronavirus infection. Apparently, Rodgers is one of them.
New York Times explained some of the symptoms in more depth, and also noted that COVID toe is actually a good sign for the body’s immune system.
Lesions are red or purple in whites, and often burgundy or brownish in color in people of color. They cause burning or itching sensation, and sometimes make it difficult for people to put on shoes or walk.
Now, a study from France, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, has shed some light on the causes of big toe Covid. Research indicates that the damage may be a side effect of the immune system going into high mode in response to exposure to the virus, which can damage cells and tissues in the process.
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Rodgers may have mentioned COVID toe in his discussions with McAfee, but he also talked about how painful a bone bruise in his foot is.
“I mentioned it hurts more than the big toe, and I had a big toe many years ago,” says Rodgers. “The problem with the big toe is the joint in your big toe and it’s painful,” says Rodgers. . “So naturally I’m leading people to understand that if it’s worse than the big toe, there must be some bone problem.”
So Rodgers doesn’t believe COVID is the only reason his toe is slightly upturned. When will he be 100 percent after this injury? He is very worried about his future, although it seems he is still making plans to work through the pain.
“I’ve talked enough on the show about my state of health. I’ve given you enough information at this point,” joked Rodgers. “I’ve got an injury that won’t go away. And I’ll have to deal with it for at least the next few weeks.”
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Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns against the Vikings despite injury, so the Packers shouldn’t expect a huge drop from their franchise midfielder.
