The Baylor Lariat · Sep 3, 2021
Sports Take: Do professional athletes need to be vaccinated?
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton steps on the field at the start of a joint NFL football practice with the New York Giants, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)By Michael Haag | Sports Writer
The question of whether or not pro athletes should be vaccinated has been at the root of social media and news outlets for the last few weeks, as the NFL and NBA have released their new protocols for their next seasons. The majority of athletes are getting the vaccine, however there are still many that refuse even though coaching staffs and other workers are being forced to.