Aaron Rodgers’ romance with Danica Patrick is going full steam ahead, but it appears his relationship with her father is going to take a bit more time.
T.J. Patrick, a vocal critic of NFL players protesting the national anthem, took to Facebook days after Feb. 18’s Daytona 500, commenting on a photo of his daughter and the Packers quarterback putting their hands over their chests during the rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
“No kneeling in NASCAR!! Hand in heart!!” the elder Patrick posted.
Though considered an innocent remark by some, others believe T.J. Patrick took a not-so subtle jab at Rodgers, 34, who had previously encouraged Packers fans to link arms ahead of a game at Lambeau Field last fall, as he did the same with teammates.
“This is about equality,” Rodgers said in September, per the Green Bay Press-Gazette. “This is about unity and love and growing together as a society, and starting a conversation around something that may be a little bit uncomfortable for people. But we’ve got to come together and talk about these things and grow as a community, as a connected group of individuals in our society, and we’re going to continue to show love and unity.”
This wouldn’t be the first time Patrick has taken a shot at the Packers. Following Green Bay’s unified moment, Danica’s father allegedly wrote, “Can someone please tell me what they are protesting,” per a screenshot from Terez Owens.
As for Rodgers and his 35-year-old lady love, who confirmed their relationship in January, they are currently vacationing in Tulum, Mexico.
