The sporting world in New York has faced a challenging year. Teams representing the city, whether the New York Mets or the New York Yankees, have yet to play well, adding to the fans’ disappointment. Then, it saw the Yankees star player, Aaron Judge, getting injured and missing out on many games, hampering the team’s fate further. Given that the NBA star Kevin Durant also faced an injury that left his Brooklyn Nets in jeopardy, it raises a question: Is New York cursed?
This perception came after the latest event, which marked another disappointing beginning for the city. Given Aaron Rodgers made his first NFL start for the New York Jets, everyone expected it to be a great game. But the future HOF faced an injury that could end his season and probably career. The shocking incident has added evidence to the theory and was visible in fan reactions to the case.
Aaron Rodgers Sustains an Injury in His Debut Start in New York
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It was supposed to be a great day for the 39-year-old NFL star. Aaron Rodgers made his debut for the New York Jets after spending 17 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. After a great start with a loud cheer from the fans, the Quarterback suffered an injury and left the field.
According to reports, Rodgers has sustained an Achilles injury that could keep him out for the rest of the season.
According to Adam Schefter, Rodgers suffered this injury while fighting for the ball. While focusing on the video, he wrote “A close-up of the play on which Aaron Rodgers? calf reverberates, and he winds up with what the Jets now believe is an Achilles injury.” From the looks of things, it is a serious injury.?
A close up of the play on which Aaron Rodgers’ calf reverberates, and he winds up with what the Jets now believe is an Achilles injury, via @ACLrecoveryCLUB: pic.twitter.com/bcGeWGGiL0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2023
New Yorkers who were waiting for the NFL star to contribute are not happy with this. Given that they have seen other star players including, Aaron Judge and Kevin Durant suffering a similar injury, they are not finding it positive. And while reacting to it have shared their pain in the open.
Fans Share Their Pain After Another Disappointing Night
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Reacting to the latest injury incident involving Aaron Rodgers, fans have shared their fears about the season.
Out for the year!
— WildBillNC🇺🇸 (@WildBillNC1978) September 12, 2023
Another fan feels it’s the end of the season.
Same thing as KD. Robbed of a good season
— Dev (@xDevhs) September 12, 2023
Another added that it’s the team curse.
The Jets curse lives on
— Key (@Dao_Bod) September 12, 2023
Though few fans joined in with their prayers for the player.
Speedy recovery 🙏
— Jr (@trusxt_) September 12, 2023
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Another fan added a similar thought.
https://twitter.com/RealonX/status/1701463415167012929?s=20
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It’s painful for the fans. Many have added that it’s the curse of the team behind it. Given that other athletes from New York have gone through a similar situation, do you think it to be the case? Let us know in the comments.