Jets worst fears confirmed, Aaron Rodgers lost for 2023 season with torn Achilles

[RandySF]

EAST RUTHERFORD — An MRI Tuesday morning confirmed that New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be lost for the remainder of the 2023 NFL season due to a torn Achilles, as first reported by NFL Network.

The MRI results come after the quarterback went down just four plays into his New York career and did not return to the game after was carted off the field following a long stay in the medical tent. While X-rays were negative, most scans do not show tendon injuries like the one Rodgers sustained.

New York came back to beat the AFC East-rival Bills 22-16 in overtime. Now, the win seems hollow as it confirms the team will be without the quarterback which had seemingly changed the culture at 1 Jets Drive forever.

In Rodgers’ place, the Jets will turn to Zach Wilson to right the ship. He went 14-of-21 passing for 140 yards with a touchdown and interception in New York’s win. While he performed admirably in the fourth quarter, the Jets could also look to add another quarterback to the roster for depth purposes.



https://www.amny.com/sports/jets-rodgers-lost-for-season-2023-achilles/

[twodogsbarking]

1. But they won.

[Best_man23]

3. Josh Allen literally threw that game away

When you turn the football over four times, more often than not you lose the game. Also starts to confirm what many are saying, the Bills are not nearly the force they were two years ago.

The Jets Safety Jordan Whitehead had a $250K incentive on his contract if he made 3 interceptions THIS SEASON. Well, he met that incentive Monday night. Guy should send Josh Allen a bottle of Crystal to thank him.

[Docreed2003]

2. "Lost for the remainder of the 2023 season"

I'd be shocked if he actually plays again. An Achilles injury is terrible, especially at that position and his age.

[Angleae]

5. They better hope he shows up next year.

If he doesn't, there's an additional $49 million cap hit for it (above the $17 mil already scheduled).

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

4. Why Achilles tears are so devastating, and what's ahead for Aaron Rodgers

Tearing an Achilles tendon is one of the most devastating injuries a high-level athlete can suffer, three orthopedic doctors said — so New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces a challenging recovery ahead.

Rodgers, whose arrival to the beleaguered franchise was one of the NFL’s most celebrated off-season moves, went down in a heap during “Monday Night Football.”

The NFL on Tuesday confirmed that Rodgers had torn his Achilles, an injury that’ll sideline him for the rest of the season and possibly longer.

The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the back of the calf to the heel. Tears are usually painful and can affect a person's ability to walk.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-achilles-tears-devastating-whats-233056538.html