Watch: Rodgers carted off field in first game with Jets

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is injured after a sack by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Aaron Rodgers carted off field in first game with Jets

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated 9/12/23

The Aaron Rodgers era of New York Jets football has begun ... with the four-time MVP being carted off the field.

It all happened that fast.

This has to be a surreal sight for Jets fans. So much anticipation has come into this season. The Jets traded for Rodgers in hopes that he — and some key additions — would be the piece that would make them Super Bowl contenders.

Not even a drive into his first game with the team, this happened:

Aaron Rodgers was injured and helped off the field on the first Jets drive vs. the Bills. pic.twitter.com/vtKHRW566V
— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2023

Peyton and Eli Manning reacted to the moment as fans.

"Holy cow," Peyton said as Rodgers got onto the cart. "I cannot believe this."

Peyton Manning in complete disbelief seeing Aaron Rodgers get on the cart.

"Holy... cow. I CANNOT believe this..." pic.twitter.com/rhnPY7LYYw
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) September 12, 2023

Rodgers was apparently injured on New York's first series. He dropped back to pass and was hauled down by Leonard Floyd for a sack. Rodgers got up and tried to walk the hit off, but had to sit down in the huddle before he ultimately made his way to the sideline.

The latest news is that Rodgers injured his ankle on the play and that he's questionable to return to the game

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