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Aaron Rodgers, the hero leading the Jets, is now in jeopardy due to a possible ACL injury, which puts his season at risk. On Tuesday, the New York Jets made the decision to sign safety Adrian Amos, and fans are suspecting something behind this move. The acquisition of Amos by the Jets came as a surprise, considering they already had two starting-caliber safeties in Chuck Clark and Jordan Whitehead.
But news reports later revealed that a potentially serious knee injury had sidelined one of them during practice last week. This revelation prompted the Jets to swiftly change their plans and turn to free agent Amos. Rodgers may see this as a nightmare only, despite the many efforts he puts into the Jets.
Chuck Clark’s injury casts doubt on his availability
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On Tuesday, safety Adrian Amos signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million to assist Aaron Rodgers, the 39-year-old future HOF-er. Adrian Amos, a safety who played for the Packers and Bears, reunited with his former teammate Aaron Rodgers today. There’s a specific reason for the move.
Update: The #Jets fear Safety Chuck Clark suffered a torn ACL injury, according to @Schultz_Report
Clark undergoing tests to confirm his injury. pic.twitter.com/UjoIMrT7Q2
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 14, 2023
According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, it is believed that Jets quality safety Chuck Clark has sustained a serious knee injury. Unfortunately, the injury struck Clark at the worst possible time. Clark still has one year left on his contract, which will cost the Jets $4,140,000 in cap space.
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The Jets acquired Chuck Clark in the hope of low-risk
The Jets pulled off a savvy move in March, landing safety Chuck Clark from the Ravens for a mere 2024 seventh-round pick. Clark had grown unhappy with his situation in Baltimore, where he felt his role was unclear and diminished. He hoped to find a fresh start in New York, where the Jets’ safeties had struggled to make an impact in the previous season. Clark was poised to earn a significant role in the Jets’ defense and prove his value.
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But Clark’s injury opened the door for Amos to land the opportunity he had been seeking in free agency. Before Clark went down, the Jets seemed to have no intention of signing Amos. But owing to the injury of their other options, the team signed the WR in order to prepare for the next battle. Do you think he will play?
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