New York Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday vowed to “rise yet again,” after suffering a torn Achilles on Monday that will sideline him for the entire season.
Rogers, 39, a future Hall of Famer who has won four NFL MVP awards, went down minutes into his debut with the Jets. With him on the team — one of the league’s most anticipated off-season moves — some pundits were predicting the Jets may make a deep playoff run.
But now instead of taking snaps on the field, he’ll be working to get healthy.
“I’m completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love,” he wrote on social media Wednesday. “Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today.”
Rodgers’ was injured after taking only four snaps, but his team went on to beat the Buffalo Bills in overtime, 22-16.
He said in his social media post that he appreciated all those who have reached out and was already looking ahead.
“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,” he wrote.
Rodgers added better days are ahead.
“The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again.”
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