The early outlook on Aaron Rodgers’ injury is not good, as New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh elaborated more after their win vs. the Buffalo Bills.
star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is feared to have suffered a serious Achilles injury, head coach Robert Saleh said.
The injury came during the Jets' Monday Night Football contest against the Buffalo Bills at home. Just four plays into Rodgers' debut and the Jets' opening possession, the 39-year-oldRodgers stood up before going back on the ground in pain. He would be helped off the field and into the blue tent on the sidelines, where he was later escorted to the locker room on a cart and later ruled out of the game.
"Concerned with his Achilles," Saleh said to reporters after the game."MRI is probably going to confirm what we think is already gonna happen. So, prayers tonight. But, it's not good."Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. The Jets called upon backup Zach Wilson for the rest of the game. They trailed 13-3 at halftime, but Wilson, Garrett Wilson and the offense found a way to put points on the board late and claimed a 16-13 lead. However, Buffalo answered with a field goal at the end of regulation to force overtime. But fate was not on their side.
"That part sucks," Saleh said."I'm gonna enjoy this win. Winning in the NFL is hard regardless of who the quarterback is. Personally, I don't hurt for me, I don't hurt for our locker room, I hurt for Aaron. I know how much he invested in all of this. So, I'm still going to say a prayer, I'm still going to hold out hope. But my heart is with Aaron right now and nowhere else.
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