Aaron Rodgers, the star quarterback for the New York Jets, has broken his silence on his Achilles tendon tear, expressing his devastation over the injury. However, he reassured fans that he is not ready to retire just yet.
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Aaron Rodgers vows to make a comeback despite his devastating Achilles tendon injury, expressing gratitude for the support he has received.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Rodgers reflected on the injury he suffered during the Jets’ victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. He expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes and made it clear that he fully intends to make a comeback.
Despite the emotional toll of the injury, Rodgers remains determined to overcome this setback. At 39 years old, he admitted to being completely heartbroken but also deeply touched and humbled by the support and love he has received.
While Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed that Rodgers had not undergone surgery on his leg yet, Rodgers himself stated in his social media post that he is beginning the healing process. He asked for thoughts and prayers from his fans.
Looking to the future, Rodgers remains determined to continue his career and conquer this challenge. He compared his current situation to the darkness before dawn, expressing his belief in rising again.
Rodgers also took the opportunity to commend his team, the Jets, for their victory over the Bills without him. He expressed his pride in the players and celebrated their 1-0 start to the season.
The Instagram post garnered attention from fellow Jets players, with teammate Sauce Gardner commenting that he had performed the secret handshake they usually do “with the air today.”
