Aaron Rodgers' Achilles Injury: A Devastating Blow to the Jets

Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles tendon injury during his debut with the New York Jets.

The injury occurred just a few plays into the game

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leading to criticism of the NFL's use of artificial turf.

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David Bakhtiari, Rodgers' former Packers teammate

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voiced concerns about player safety related to artificial turf.

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Coach Saleh expressed worry about Rodgers' Achilles injury during a post-game press conference.

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An MRI confirmed the torn Achilles, and further assessment of the injury is scheduled for Tuesday.

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If Rodgers cannot play, Zach Wilson will take over as the starting quarterback for the remainder of the season.

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David Bakhtiari and Randall Cobb called for enhanced player safety and supported Rodgers.

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Before the game, Rodgers made a patriotic gesture by running onto the field

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with an American flag in honor of 9/11 victims and first responders.

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Despite losing Rodgers, the Jets staged a comeback and secured a thrilling victory over the Bills.

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Coach Saleh praised the team's resilience and performance during the game.

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