Aaron Rodgers shares post-surgery picture as first step on road to recovery following season-ending horrific Achilles injury
Aaron Rodgers will have to go through a long recovery season, as the surgery was only the first step.
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Aaron Rodgers surgery went well (Image via @aaronrodgers12/Instagram/Imago)
A moment of smile for Aaron Rodgers fans has emerged as their hero shared a positive update on Instagram. Through his Instagram story, the player shared one of a picture which depicted that the surgery for Rodgers’ torn Achilles went well. He thanked everyone who was with him during this hard time. There is hardly any doubt that the picture will garner smiles across a huge fanbase.
“Surgery went great yesterday,” Rodgers wrote. “Thank you for all the love and prayers and support. And thanks to the (goat emoji) Dr ElAtrrache and his staff for starting me on the road to recovery,” the four time MVP winner wrote on his Instagram story. He also thanked the doctor for performing this complicated surgery.
The 39-year-old quarterback suffered a major injury on his left Achilles tendon against the Buffalo Bills in their season opener. During the match, Rodgers suffered the injury in the first half and left the field as early as possible. He did not come back. Later on, the coach and other members of the team confirmed that he had suffered an Achilles injury and the season for him is over. If he does not retire from professional football, he will only return in the next year.
It seems like Rodgers is heartbroken and understandably so. The star player, after spending 18 years at the Green Bay Packers, jumped onto the New York Jets this offseason. Everyone was eagerly waiting for his masterclass debut against the Bills.
The fans also thought that this was going to be his season, however, the unfortunate injury changed it all. Rodgers spoke about the injury by saying, “Completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions.”
Is Aaron Rodgers going to retire?
There is a possibility that Aaron Rodgers could announce his retirement this season. He is 39 and suffered a major injury. Hence, he might not come back to the field anymore. Rodgers will take the final call, but it seems that some of the NFL stalwarts do not want him to leave professional football. One of them is Robert Saleh, the head coach of the Jets.
In a recent interview, Saleh said that he would be shocked if Rodgers announces his retirement in this condition. Another person was Nathaniel Hackett who said, “Oh, yeah, Whenever Aaron has his mind set on something, good luck to anyone that wants to change his mind.”
For this season, Zach Wison will replace Rodgers on the field. The young quarterback has a mammoth challenge to overcome as it is not easy stepping into the shoes of Rodgers, who won four MVPs during his tenure in the NFL. But Wilson believes he can do it as he feels to be a better player now. He spent a lot of time with Rodgers this offseason and believes that he can provide exceptional performances when it is needed.
The player had a decent game against the Bills. He had a 14-of-21 passing record for 140 yards and had one touchdown along with an interception. It is to be seen how the player performances in the coming time.
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