Aaron Rodgers , Begins Healing Process , After Season-Ending Achilles Tear .br On September 13, New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers br said that he would "rise yet again" after br suffering a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. .br On September 13, New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers br said that he would "rise yet again" after br suffering a season-ending torn Achilles tendon. .br NBC reports that Rodgers, br a four-time NFL MVP, was injured br during his debut game with the Jets. .br NBC reports that Rodgers, br a four-time NFL MVP, was injured br during his debut game with the Jets. .br I’m completely heartbroken and br moving through all of the emotions, br but deeply touched and humbled br by the support and love. , Aaron Rodgers, via X.br I’m completely heartbroken and br moving through all of the emotions, br but deeply touched and humbled br by the support and love. , Aaron Rodgers, via X.br Please keep me in your br thoughts and prayers as I begin br the healing process today, Aaron Rodgers, via X.br According to his coach, br the serious injury will require surgery. .br NBC reports that orthopedic doctors consider a torn br Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the br heel, one of the most challenging injuries for an athlete.br An Achilles injury can impact a person's ability br to walk, let alone the ability to run, jump or quickly br change direction, all necessary attributes to play in the NFL.br An Achilles injury can impact a person's ability br to walk, let alone the ability to run, jump or quickly br change direction, all necessary attributes to play in the NFL.br NBC reports that Rodgers will br require both physical therapy and br rehab in order to make a full recovery.br In a post to X, Rodgers thanked everyone br who had reached out to show their support br and said that better days are still ahead. .br The night is darkest br before the dawn.