The New York Jets have serious concerns about former Packers QB Aaron Rodgers possibly tearing his Achilles tendon during the 2023 season opener against the Buffalo Bills. This unfortunate incident occurred after just four plays.
Coach Robert Saleh revealed that Rodgers would undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but the prevailing assumption is that the imaging will confirm the Jets’ worst fears. Saleh bluntly stated, “It’s not good.”
Rodgers, a future Hall of Famer, is set to turn 40 years old in December. Despite losing Rodgers early in the game, the Jets managed a remarkable late comeback, securing an overtime victory of 22-16 with Zach Wilson taking over as quarterback.
If Rodgers indeed misses the remainder of the regular season, the conditional 2024 draft pick that the Jets sent to the Packers—potentially a first-round pick if Rodgers played at least 65 percent of the team’s offensive snaps—would remain a second-rounder.
During the sack that led to the injury, Rodgers had his left foot firmly planted as he was brought down by Bills edge rusher Leonard Floyd. He needed assistance to leave the field and was later carted off after being evaluated in the team’s sideline injury tent. Notably, the 39-year-old quarterback had dealt with a left calf injury during training camp.
This injury, once confirmed, would prematurely conclude Rodgers’ 19th NFL season after just a single passing attempt and four snaps. He had spent his first 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Over the course of his career, Rodgers had previously endured significant injuries in the 2006 (foot), 2013 (collarbone), 2017 (collarbone), and 2018 (knee) seasons.
