AARON RODGERS has suffered a new injury to add to the New York Jets woes.
The star quarterback has been fighting a number of issues in the 2024-25 NFL season.
Aaron Rodgers has suffered a fresh injury while playing for the New York Jets[/caption]
Rodgers missed the whole of the 2023-24 season with a ruptured Achilles[/caption]
He has had problems with his knee and ankle in recent weeks, in a tough return to action.
But the Week 8 injury report has revealed a new issue, with his hamstring now wounded.
And it is feared the 40-year-old’s mobility could have been effected in their 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7.
“It’s new,” confirmed Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.
“Something that kinda flared up this past game.
“They’re gonna assess it all week long.
“He’s gonna treat his butt off like he always does.
“I don’t anticipate this affecting him in playing.”
Rodgers is understood to have suffered a hamstring issue a few weeks ago.
But it was never reported by the Jets on the official NFL injury report.
The New York-based team take on their old rivals the New England Patriots this weekend.
And Rodgers is still set to start in the quarterback position.
He missed the whole of last season after rupturing his Achilles just four plays into Week 1.
The Jets have had a dreadful season so far, going 2-5 on the year.
NFL head coach annual salaries
1. Andy Reid – Chiefs – $20 million
2. Sean Payton – Broncos – $18 million
=3. Mike Tomlin – Steelers – $16 million
=3. Jim Harbaugh – Chargers – $16 million
5. Sean McVay – Rams – $15 million
6. Kyle Shanahan – 49ers – $14 million
7. John Harbaugh – Ravens – $12 million
=8. Dan Campbell – Lions – $11 million
=8. Sean McDermott – Bills – $11 million
10. Mike MacDonald – Seahawks – $10 million
They are third in the AFC East, behind the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.
Only the Patriots, who have a 1-6 record, are below them in the table.
Meanwhile, Ulbrich confirmed Haason Reddick is set to play this week after his contract standoff ended.
“I would anticipate he plays,” he added.
“He’s an experienced player. He’s played in a similar defense to ours.
“So I think as far as the schematic stuff that he’s got to get caught up on.
“I don’t think that’s going to be a huge struggle for him.
“So now it’s just seeing where he’s at physically.”
