Oh, no! Things have turned out to be rough lately for the NFL fav, Big Bad Barry. The greatest running back in the league’s history is dealing with vaccine skepticism. The Hall of Famer, who played in the ’89 era alongside Deion Sanders, posted on X about his health scare on the weekend of June 16.

The COVID-19 virus seems to have made a comeback through after-effects, and Barry Sanders was unlucky to show symptoms long after the pandemic. The Sanders’ fans have unleashed their fury in the comments section. Some of them live by the belief that the legend must have been “fooled.” 

Sanders’ health update

It was a tough Father’s Day weekend for Barry Sanders’ family, as the NFL legend experienced some health issues. Sanders made a public statement where he wrote, “Over Father’s Day weekend, I experienced a health scare related to my heart. It was unexpected and served as a reminder of the importance of staying vigilant about our physical well-being, even when we are feeling fine.” It has been confirmed that the former Detroit Lions’ great was unwell.

But it was not something that Sanders expected since he ensured to follow every safety protocol, “Despite being double vaccinated, wearing a mask, and taking all the precautions I could… I tested positive for COVID.” Interestingly, the legendary RB is taking this as an opportunity to prioritize his health and well-being. But fans are not ready to see Sanders in trouble.  

Fans raise questions

The NFL legend’s health updates have left the fans anxious. Sanders’ health scare has only fueled the fears of his passionate supporters, who are speculating about the future of the general population. “More of the same… incredible. I’m really worried about the future for the jabbed.” Fans questioned the authenticity of the test and commented on the chances of Sanders being fooled, “Fooled by the test  Equally fooled by a poison shot.”

“The vaccine wasn’t meant to prevent COVID. It was meant to kill,” said another fan. Another person in the comment section countered, “Not despite, but because of…” suggesting a belief that the Hall of Famer’s case showcases the necessity of vaccination to mitigate the severe outcomes of the COVID-19 virus. A concerned fan tried to grab Sanders’ attention by trying to convince him about the after-effects of the vaccine, “It was the shot Barry wake up!”.

While the fandom is in doubt about the side effects of the vaccine, the Lions sent a message of encouragement to the franchise legend following his statement. Sanders was last in attendance with the Lions at the 2024 NFL Draft in April. Fans wish for his speedy recovery to make a solid comeback.