Aaron Rodgers Breaks Silence Following Season-Ending Injury, Confirms He Isn’t Retiring

Aaron Rodgers has broken his silence about the brutal season-ending injury he suffered on the fourth snap of his Jets debut on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills.

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. 🙏 ♾️ ❤️”.

On IG, Aaron Rodgers posted: “The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again.” pic.twitter.com/hdESkLebfr

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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 🛩️ #.”

Jets head coach Robert Saleh addressed the media yesterday, admitted that Rodgers was ‘down’ about the outcome.

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.”

The Jets will turn to Zach Wilson in Rodgers’ absence.