Super Bowl Champion Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury in his debut for the New York Jets. Within the first few minutes of the match, the superstar quarterback was tackled in a simple play by Bills Defensive end Leonard Floyd. Rodgers quickly got up after the play and everything seemed routine. A few seconds later, the Jets Quarterback fell to the floor in agony and walked off the field limping. It was later confirmed that Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon, ending his Jets season.
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was heartbroken by the news and wished the NFL legend a speedy recovery.
King James heartbroken over Aaron Rodgers? season-ending injury
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After Rodgers was ruled out for the rest of the season, King James expressed his disappointment on his Instagram story, ?Damn Man! That Hurt?. The 4-time NBA Champion is a fan of the 4-time NFL MVP and wished him a speedy recovery. ?Get Well ASAP 8!? LeBron wrote. This was Aaron Rodgers? first match in the New York Jets uniform, and he was set to make a big debut. The Green Bay Packers legend signed a 3-year $112.5 million deal with the New York Jets this year.
Most fans expected the 39-year-old to hang up his boots after playing 17 seasons with the Packers. But he left his fans elated by prolonging his NFL career with the Jets. In a highly anticipated debut, fans were devastated to see the legend fall to the ground in the opening minutes. King James sympathized with Rodgers as he understands what it takes to recover from such a serious injury in the later stages of a player?s career.
The New York Jets fans had something to cheer about
Despite Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury, the New York Jets won the match 22-16 against the Buffalo Bills in their season opener. That gives the Jets fans a glimmer of hope in the dark times. Even though Rodgers will not be making a return this season, the New York Jets will look to bounce back from this huge upset.
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The 2011 Super Bowl Champion still has three years left on his Jets contract. If the 39-year-old is able to make a full recovery by next season, fans will get to see the legend back on the field for a few more years.
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An Achilles tear can be a career-ending injury, and it is not certain that Rodgers will be able to return the player he was during his Packers days. Even if he recovers and makes a return, New York could be the NFL legend?s last destination.
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