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Why are so many NFL players still reluctant to get vaccinated? League’s union head said it’s not because of a lack of information.

“We’re a microcosm of our country,” said NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith about the reluctance of many players to get vaccinated.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is just one of many NFL players who haven't been vaccinated yet.

DeMaurice Smith pleaded ignorance Thursday when the NFL players union boss was asked on a conference call for the vaccination rate of his rank and file.

“We don’t have all the information yet,” Smith claimed. “We’ll take a look and see if we have that data. We’ll get you the numbers when we have them.