Aaron Rodgers kicked off his first game with the New York Jets, although it was abruptly cut short in their Week 1 matchup with the Buffalo Bills.
The four-time NFL MVP made his first drive of the season in a Jets uniform, but the effort proved costly, footage of which was shared on social media by ESPN. This was after Bills rusher Leonard Floyd sacked Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter. The 39-year-old play-caller managed to get up but was eventually helped off the field, the New York Times reported.
Aaron Rodgers was injured and helped off the field on the first Jets drive vs. the Bills. pic.twitter.com/vtKHRW566V
— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2023
Taking the place of an injured Rodgers was Zach Wilson. The 24-year-old went 2-for-2 passing but punted the ball on the drive.
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Rodgers underwent x-rays for the injured ankle and was spotted wearing a walking boot on his left leg, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported. It would later be revealed that the x-rays done on the NFL veteran's ankle were negative. However, the Super Bowl champion quarterback was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Bills.
Despite the Aaron Rodgers injury, the Jets went on to win against the Bills, 22-16.
Jets 2023-24 NFL season hangs in the balance
With no clarity on when Rodgers can return, the fate of the Jets for the 2023-24 NFL season hangs in the balance. Should he miss the remainder of the season, the New York Jets campaign is anticipated to take a major hit per SportsLine's projections via CBS Sports.
The latest injury comes not long after Aaron Rodgers' calf injury that he suffered in the preseason.
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