Aaron Rodgers Has Surgery On Season-Ending Injury

Aaron Rodgers has undergone surgery following a torn Achilles, that ended the season for him.

“Surgery went great yesterday. Thank you for all the love and prayers and support. And thanks to the GOAT Dr ElAttrache and his staff for starting me on the road to recovery.” 

He was removed from the football field after suffering the injury while he was playing his debut game as quarterback for the New York Jets. While being attended to, head coach Robert Saleh addressed the issue.

“[We’re] concerned with his Achilles. MRI’s probably going to confirm what we think is already going to happen with his Achilles, so prayers tonight. But, it’s not good."

It required an MRI, confirming Aaron couldn't return to the game this season.

"An MRI confirmed today that Aaron Rodgers officially tore his Achilles on the fourth play of his Jets’ career. Rodgers’ season now, officially, is over. There already are questions about whether his Hall-of-Fame career is, too."

Aaron later addressed the injury himself, telling fans he was "completely heartbroken" to be out for the season, but "humbled" by the support.

“Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM’d, connected through a friend, etc. It has meant a ton to me, and I’ll try and get back to all of you soon. I’m completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. 💔”

Aaron was traded to the Jets from the Green Bay Packers in April, after playing for the team for 18 seasons. Two months after signing with the Jets, it was reported he took a pay cut, claiming he signed a restructured two-year contract guaranteeing him a $75 million paycheck for 2023-2024.

“I visualize [winning the Super Bowl] all the time. That’s part of training your mind and being intentional with your words about the manifestation of those thoughts and goals and dreams into reality. You first have to have that belief. I believe strongly in that. That’s why we talk about it, we don’t shy away from it.”