In a crushing setback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers’ debut season with the team has been abruptly cut short due to a torn Achilles tendon. The star quarterback’s 2023 campaign came to an unfortunate end after just one game.

The Jets made the announcement on Tuesday, confirming that the 39-year-old Super Bowl champion would be sidelined for the remainder of the season following an MRI that revealed a complete tear in his left Achilles tendon.

Rodgers’ injury occurred during the Jets’ fourth offensive snap of Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills, when Bills linebacker Leonard Floyd tackled him, sending him to the turf.

Initial x-rays offered a glimmer of hope, suggesting the possibility of a high ankle sprain. However, the subsequent scans on Tuesday delivered a grim verdict.

Now, once harboring Super Bowl aspirations, the Jets will have to rely on backup quarterback Zach Wilson in their quest for a successful season with their star QB out of the lineup.

While Rodgers has battled various injuries throughout his illustrious career, this Achilles tear is undoubtedly the most severe, leaving many fans and experts questioning whether he can make a triumphant return to form.