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Update:
After the game, the team confirmed the reports. Aaron Rodgers is feared to be lost for the season with an Achilles tear.
They’re waiting for MRI results later today.
#Jets believe it’s an Achilles injury for QB Aaron Rodgers, source says. MRI tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ijVs1x9fap
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 12, 2023
Original Story:
Aaron Rodgers’ highly anticipated debut with the New York Jets took a devastating turn on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills.
Just four minutes into the game, Rodgers sustained what seems to be significant injury that led to him being carted off the field for x-rays, which were negative.
Video: A closeup look at Aaron Rodgers’ injury,
again, the latest 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 is that the #Jets fear Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury.
(h/t @AryePulli)
pic.twitter.com/wugLkdGy58https://t.co/cF2nxzYwIU
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 12, 2023
The latest update from NFL Insider Jordan Schultz indicates a grim outlook as Rodgers is now feared to have suffered an Achilles injury.
There is a fear that #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an Achilles injury, per sources. It’s currently unknown if it’s ruptured. He’s expected to have an MRI on Monday, per sources. pic.twitter.com/Hb4jO7iJNu
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 12, 2023
Rodgers will have an MRI on Tuesday.
Such an injury would be a severe setback for the Jets, and fans reacted as expected.
Jets fans are not loving this night, iconic image here that sums up the night 📷https://t.co/6NI2ZZUH3y pic.twitter.com/b7Tpe2QTwz
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 12, 2023
If Rodgers is out long-term the question will be about if they’ll stick with Zach Wilson at quarterback long-term not, so far he hasn’t been impressive and threw an interception
Awful read by Zach Wilson throws an INT to Matt Milano.
Who got in his face.pic.twitter.com/Xpl87V63hL
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 12, 2023
Further details on the extent of the injury and potential recovery time are awaited. Rodgers has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.