On Monday night, the unthinkable happened for the New York Jets. On the Jets’ fourth offensive play from scrimmage, quarterback Aaron Rodgers—the player New York invested heavily in to push them into a Super Bowl contender—suffered what is feared to be a torn Achilles. If MRI tests on Tuesday confirm the diagnosis, Rodgers will miss the entire 2023 season.
While he may not have been very popular around these parts, you’ve got to feel bad for Rodgers and Jets fans. Rodgers seemed legitimately re-energized with a new franchise, and Jets fans were justifiably psyched about their championship chances.