Aaron Rodgers' Season-Ending Injury Shakes Up NFL! Jets' Hopes Dashed - What's Next for the Team?

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Jets' quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 39, suffered a torn Achilles during his debut season with the New York Jets.

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An MRI confirmed the injury, leading to the announcement of a season-ending surgery.

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Coach Robert Saleh expressed concern about the severity of the injury the night before the official reports.

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This news is a significant setback for the Jets, who had high hopes for the season after overhauling their offensive lineup.

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The Jets will now rely on Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, as their starting quarterback.

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Rodgers sustained the injury in his first offensive series during a game against the Buffalo Bills, just four plays into the drive.

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The injury occurred when Bills' edge rusher Leonard Floyd brought Rodgers down, causing his left foot to twist awkwardly.

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After the play, Rodgers required assistance to leave the field and was examined in the medical tent on the sideline.

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Despite being wheeled towards the locker room on a cart, Rodgers chose to walk, albeit with a noticeable limp.

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Rodgers' debut with the Jets concluded with a 0-for-1 record due to a nullified second dropback caused by a defensive holding penalty by the Bills.

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