The Atlanta Falcons haven’t been great on the field through the first three weeks of the season, but the NFL’s first fully vaccinated team has largely avoided any COVID-19 outbreaks.
On Thursday afternoon, ESPN’s Jordan Schultz reported that the Falcons terminated Rodrik David, a well-regarded Midwest scout, for his refusal to get the COVID vaccine. Here’s the statement from the team explaining David’s dismissal.
🚨 Breaking: #Falcons Midwest scout Rodrik David – a well regarded rising star in the league – has been terminated for his refusal to get the Covid vaccine. Everyone in the organization has received the vaccine. Falcons offered a team statement, which is attached. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/BGq0dVcjkp
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 30, 2021
The Falcons high vaccination rate has helped them any avoid season-disrupting outbreaks like what happened in Tennessee — 14 members of the Titans organization (10 players) were affected a few weeks ago.
The vaccine not only decreases the spread of COVID-19, but helps minimize its effects so that those who do contract the virus will have symptoms that are far less severe.
