New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has admitted he fears the worst when it comes to Aaron Rodgers.
The veteran made his debut for his new side on Monday night as his side beatthe Buffalo Bills 22-16.
And Saleh has now admitted they fear Rodgers has injured his Achilles, which could keep him out until next year.
"We're concerned with his Achilles," he said following his side's win.
Aaron Rodgers was visibly worried after picking up injury on New York Jets debut
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"An MRI is probably going to confirm what we think has happened, so prayers tonight. But it's not good."
Rodgers joined the Jets from the Green Bay Packers earlier this year.
Yet there are already concerns that he won't feature much for his new side in the wake of his devastating injury.
Rodgers initially stood up after he'd sustained the blow.
But the NFL veteran then sat back on the turf, with trainers running to provide him with assistance.
Rodgers got on a cart nearby but then stepped off and walked towards the locker room looking dejected.
X-rays on Rodgers' left ankle were reportedly negative but, since then, fears he's damaged his Achilles have arisen.
Saleh admitted it 'sucks' that Rodgers had to go off injured when his side won on a punt-return touchdown in overtime.
"That part sucks," added the 44-year-old.
"I'm going to enjoy this win. Winning in the NFL is hard regardless of who the quarterback is.
"Personally, I don't hurt for me. I don't hurt for our locker room.
"I hurt for Aaron and how much he's invested in all of this.
"I'm still going to say a prayer and I'm still going to hold out hope, but my heart is with Aaron right now and nowhere else."
Zach Wilson, who replaced Rodgers, sent his team-mate a message following his side's triumph.
"I have so much love for him (Rodgers)," he stated.
"My heart goes out to him. I have no idea what has happened.
"I got to see him for a second at half-time. I know he'll find a way to keep working to get back, but it hurts us as a team.
"My job as a quarterback is I've got to be able to step up, I've got to be as efficient as I can in that offence.
"A lot of emotions, right. Week one, opening day, trying to learn as much as I can from this guy but I also have to make sure I am ready to go.
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"It's a lot of emotions, you've got to be able to stay calm and try and perform the best you can."
