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Aaron Rodgers carted off field, Jets fear he has season-ending torn Achilles injury

ryan miller, rochester democrat and chronicle
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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is helped off the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Aaron Rodgers entered MetLife Stadium to a thunderous ovation. A few minutes later, MetLife Stadium fell silent.

The New York Jets star acquisition was injured on his first possession of the season against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

New York fears Rodgers has a season-ending Achilles injury. He is expected to have an MRI on Tuesday.

"Concerned with his Achilles. MRI is probably going to confirm with what we think is already going to happen so prayers tonight, but it's not good," Saleh said after the Jets' 22-16 overtime win. "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 of this.

"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."

Rodgers was sacked by Bills linebacker Leonard Floyd on the Jets' third play from scrimmage. He tried to spin away from Floyd but was wrapped up by his waist and taken to the ground. Rodgers got to his feet, put his hands on his hips and shook his head as his teammates began to gather for a huddle. Then he took a seat on the ground, put his elbows on his knees and waited for medical staff to arrive on the field. Rodgers walked off the field with his arms around two trainers.

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Rodgers only took four snaps and played three official plays. Backup Zach Wilson took over at quarterback for the Jets.

Rodgers went into the blue medical tent and boarded a cart a few minutes later. He was carted to the tunnel entrance and then gingerly walked toward the locker room.

Rodgers, who was 0-for-1 passing before the sack with 10:56 remaining in the first quarter, was initially listed as questionable to return with an ankle injury.

He was taken in for X-rays and headed to the Jets' locker room with his foot in a walking boot, according to a tweet by NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo.

Rodgers was officially ruled out of the rest of the game with 9:29 left in the second quarter. X-rays were negative on his ankle, according to the Jets.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Aaron Rodgers injury: Jets fear torn Achilles, MRI set for Tuesday