ESPN: NFL Vikings Cut Ties With Unvaccinated Coach

The transcript discusses the refusal of an assistant coach to get vaccinated and the team's ongoing discussions with him regarding COVID protocols. It highlights the contentious nature of vaccinations in sports, particularly in the NFL, which has issued penalties for teams if games are canceled due to outbreaks among unvaccinated players. The transcript also covers Arizona Cardinals' wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' reaction to the NFL's vaccination policy, which has led him to question his future in the league.

What was the team's response to the assistant coach's refusal to get vaccinated?

• They ignored the situation.

• They suspended him immediately.

• They are in discussions with him.

• They confirmed his departure.

What did the NFL's memo to teams emphasize regarding game cancellations?

• Games will be rescheduled without penalties.

• Teams will face penalties if games are canceled due to outbreaks among unvaccinated players.

• Players will be fined individually.

• Coaches will be held responsible for outbreaks.

How has the issue of vaccinations been described in the context of sports?

• It has been widely accepted.

• It has been ignored.

• It has been celebrated.

• It has been contentious.

What was DeAndre Hopkins' reaction to the NFL's new policy?

• He remained silent on the issue.

• He decided to retire immediately.

• He questioned his future in the league.

• He fully supported it.

What action did DeAndre Hopkins take regarding his response to the NFL's policy?

• He wrote an open letter.

• He organized a protest.

• He tweeted and then deleted his response.

• He held a press conference.