Jets' Aaron Rodgers returns to huge cheers for 1st home game since Achilles tendon injury last year

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) passes against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)


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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers was greeted with a thunderous ovation as the New York Jets quarterback jogged onto the field at MetLife Stadium. Rodgers was home again and ready to play. Finally. The 40-year-old four-time MVP made his first home start Thursday night since leaving his debut with the Jets with a torn Achilles tendon just over a year ago. Rodgers was the last Jets player introduced to the crowd before the Jets' 24-3 win over New England and the fans, many wearing green and white No. 8 jerseys, went into a frenzy.

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