Aaron Rodgers Breaks His Silence Following Season-Ending Injury

NFL star Aaron Rodgershas broken his silence about the brutal season-ending injury that happened in his first few plays at an New York Jet.

In August 2023, future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jetscame to a three-year, $112.5 million deal that includes $75 million in fully guaranteed money for 2023 and 2024. Unfortunately, Rodgers’ season with the Jets has already come to an end early as he suffered a ruptured Achilles just four plays into his Jets season debut.

It's been nearly 48 hours since the injury and over 24 hours since the MRI results came back, and Aaron Rodgers is finally speaking out.

Aaron Rodgers has just posted on Instagram, speaking out for the first time since his injury Monday night.

"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 🥹❤️," Rodgers posted on Instagram. "I’m completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. 💔 Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. 🙏 ♾️ ❤️".

The quarterback then wrote a quote. "The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again," he said before concluding with, "Proud of my guys, 1-0 🛩️ #."

The Jets head coach Robert Saleh spoke in a press conference yesterday, admitting Rodgers is upset about the outcome. “He’s down,” Saleh said, via a live stream on YouTube. “He’s, as you can imagine with everything that he’s invested and it lasting four plays, he’s obviously a little disappointed.”

The Jets head coach also spoke out, admitting he hopes Rodgers still sticks around the club to help mentor and coach quarterback Zach Wilson, who will be taking over the starting position.

"I think it's very important," the coach said. "I think it's important for him. Mental health and healing, I think that's very important. But his presence, his words… Like I said, he's as much a football coach as he is a player, and just having his presence, his thoughts, his words and his leadership, I think anyone would want that."

Fans immediately took to the comments section to support Rodgers. "The rise is better than the fall, see you in 2024 💚," one user wrote as another chimed in with, "We love and support you @aaronrodgers12 💪. Wishing you a fast recovery."

A third wrote, "Love you 12💚 come back better!" as one user commented, "GOAT. nuff said. Get well soon".

Another said, "Love you @aaronrodgers12 , will keep praying for you and for a speedy recovery. You go this. 🙏 everything happens for a reason. ❤️".

Other fans commented things such as "Love you goat. You’ve got this. We’re all rooting for you. You’ll be back better than ever." and "Im absolutely 💔 and sad for you and sad for the entire jets organization and the fans. Im a lifelong Packer but was rooting for your success. Rest and do what you need to to heal and know you are in my thoughts and prayers as this will be an emotional transition. Hang in there #8!"

And current New York Jets wide cornerback Sauce Gardner commented, "I did our handshake with the air today💔😔 Get well soon bro🤞🏾" .