Aaron Rodgers out for season after tearing Achilles tendon on 1st drive
Global News
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was on the field for less than five minutes before the injury ended his debut season with the New York Jets.
Aaron Rodgers is out for the NFL season, it was announced Tuesday, after tearing his Achilles tendon in Monday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Rodgers, 39, was just starting out in his debut season with the New York Jets when he was sacked by Buffalo’s Leonard Floyd during the Jets’ first drive.
At first, it appeared to be a regular sack, with Rodgers attempting to stand up before dropping back down on the turf and requiring help to get off the field.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters following the team’s 22-16 overtime victory that they feared the worst for the season.
“It’s not good,” Saleh said.
“Personally, I don’t hurt for me, I don’t hurt for our locker room,” Saleh continued. “I hurt for Aaron and how much he has invested in all of this. I’m going to say a prayer. I’m still going to hold out hope. But my heart’s with Aaron right now, nobody else.”
An MRI on Tuesday morning confirmed the diagnosis.
