TMZ Sports learned that the CDC paid the NFL Alumni Association a staggering $3,500,000 to promote the COVID-19 vaccination.U.S. Federal Procurement docs reveal that the CDC and NFL Alumni assoc. The multi-million-dollar deal was signed at the start of May.The contract's total value is $3.5 million... the money will be used for the "NFL Alumni (NFLA), Health COVID-19 Vaccination Outreach and Education Project"FYI, the NFL Alumni was established in 1967 by a group retired football players. Bart Oates, a former NY Giants player, is the current president of the organization.The NFL Alumni website contains pro-COVID-19 vax testimonials by former NFL stars such as Franco Harris, Rod Woodson, and Harry Carson.You can also access vax locations and a "Vaccination Tracker" on the site.You must be a player or coach in the group to become a member.Before the cash windfall was awarded, the CDC issued a Notice of Intent announcing that the grant would be granted.The [CDC] will issue a single source fixed-price purchase order to The NFL Alumni Association. This contract will facilitate collaboration between NFL Alumni and federal and local public health officials, as well as other leaders in the local community to address vaccine hesitancy by communication and engagement with those less likely to be vaccinated.Continue reading: "The CDC Vaccine Task Force" will work directly alongside the NFLA to promote COVID-19 education and acceptance at all levels of society.It is interesting that the agreement was reached with former players, as many current players and coaches are upset about the NFL's new COVID rulesIf unvaccinated members cause COVID epidemics, the league could take players' game checks away and force forfeitures.DeAndre Hopkins, a 29-year old superstar WR, posted his frustrations about the rules and even suggested that he might consider retiring. After refusing to be given the shot, Rick Dennison, Minnesota Vikings assistant coach was even reassigned.
