Aaron Rodgers.Photo:Dave Shopland/Shutterstock
Dave Shopland/Shutterstock
Aaron Rodgerswill miss the remainder of the NFL season, according to multiple reports.
The quarterback, 39, wasinjuredMonday night about four minutes into his highly-anticipated debut with the New York Jets, and suffered a complete tear to his left Achilles, according toESPN.
After Rodgers was helped off of the field and into a medical tent in the first quarter, the team officially ruled the quarterback out before the Jets pulled off a 22-16 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday.
Right after the game, Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team was “concerned with his Achilles” and that Rodgers would have an MRI scan on Tuesday, perESPN. “MRI is probably going to confirm what we think is going to happen, so prayers tonight. But it’s not good.”
The MRI Tuesday morning confirmed that Rodgers tore his achilles, and he is now done for the season, according to multiple reports.
The team firstconfirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, that suffered an ankle injury and could not return to the game. However, x-rays were negative, the team said in afollow-up tweet.
Zach Wilson replaced Rodgers as quarterback for the rest of the game, which the Jets went on to win 22-16 in overtime. He is expected to start next Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, per ESPN.
“Winning the NFL is hard, regardless of who the quarterback is,” Saleh also said after the game, per the outlet. “Personally, I don’t hurt for me. I don’t hurt for our locker room. I hurt for Aaron and how much he’s invested in all this. So I’m still gonna say a prayer. I’m still going to hold on to hope.”
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after an injury during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium.Elsa/Getty Images
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A torn Achilles tendon injury requires a lengthy recovery process, according to theHospital of Special Surgery(HSS).
Once an Achilles tendon is repaired through surgery, patients must keep their foot immobilized for three to four weeks, and it usually takes about six to nine months before someone can return to regular activities like running and jumping, the HSS said.
After playing 14 seasons with the Green Bay Packers andpreviously expressing his desire to play for New York Jets, Rodgerswas tradedto the East Rutherford-based team in late April, Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst confirmed at the time.
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In late July, the NFL staragreed to a two-year, $75 million guaranteed contractwith the Jets that runs through the 2024 season. ThoughESPNreported that his deal would be $35 million less than he would’ve made had he finished out his 4-year deal with the Packers, Rodgers explained why he signed the restructured contract.
“The team gave up significant pieces for it to be just a one-year deal,” he told ESPN. “I’m aware of that. Anything could happen with my body or the success we have this year, but I’m having a blast, so I really don’t see this as a one-year-and-done thing.”
“We’ve all turned the page. It’s a new chapter,” he added at the time. “I think it’s going to be exciting for Green Bay, moving on. It’s definitely been really fun for me out here.”
source: people.com
