However, an unfortunate accident occurred during the Jets’ season opener. The star QB was injured in the opening minutes of the game against the Buffalo Bills.
The incident resulted in a complete tear of Aaron’s Achilles tendon, as reported on the NFL’s official Instagram page. He’s out for the season.
“Not the way any of us wanted it to go, but we know the commitment you’ve made to this team will continue to impact us moving forward”, said the Jets organization following the announcement.