State Farm Insurance announced it will support their celebrity endorser Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers amid his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

The 37-year-old athlete tested positive for the coronavirus last week and revealed he was unvaccinated.

After sharing his reasoning for refusing to get the vaccine, Rodgers was accused of spreading misinformation about the virus due to various comments, including calling the idea that it’s a pandemic of the unvaccinated “a total lie.”

Nonetheless, State Farm plans to stick by its brand ambassador and support his choice to remain unvaccinated.

“Aaron Rodgers has been a great ambassador for our company for much of the past decade,” a company spokeswoman said Monday in a statement.

“We don’t support some of the statements that he has made, but we respect his right to have his own personal point of view. We recognize our customers, employees, agents, and brand ambassadors come from all walks of life, with differing viewpoints on many issues.”

Due to those various factors, the insurance company believes everyone should be able to make their own choices.

“Our mission at State Farm is to support safer, stronger communities. To that end, we encourage vaccinations, but respect everyone’s right to make a choice based on their personal circumstances,” the company rep stated.

State Farm’s support for Rodgers comes after the healthcare company Prevea Health ended its partnership with the NFL player.

The company distanced itself from Rodgers after accusing him of making false claims about the COVID-19 vaccine during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

Rodgers is also a spokesperson for Bergstrom Automotive. The company has not publicly commented on Rodgers' future with the brand.

Rodgers sat out Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to the league's protocol. Under league rules, he must quarantine for a minimum of 10 days. He cannot return until Nov. 13 at the earliest.

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