Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold has come under fire for his comments on the COVID-19 vaccine.Video showed Darnold discu sing whether he would get the vaccine. The fourth-year quarterback said he has not yet received the vaccination and is still "evaluating" whether, if it's right for him, he will get it."You know, still got to think about all those certain things that go into it," Darnold said. "Again, it's everyone's choice whether they want to get vaccinated or not. So that's really all I
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