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Philip Anloague, Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Dayton

Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles tear resurfaces questions about player safety on artificial turf

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon after being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

In the first quarter of his first game as a New York Jet, quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropped back to pass. Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd blew past the offensive line and wrapped up Rodgers, dragging him awkwardly to the ground. Rodgers got up, before falling back to the turf, grimacing in pain.

Just like that, the Jets lost their biggest offseason acquisition to a season-ending Achilles tendon tear.

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