Aaron Rodgers INJURED minutes into his New York Jets debut in the worst possible start at his new team

Aaron Rodgers has injured his ankle after getting sacked by Leonard Floyd of the Buffalo Bills in a nightmare start to his New York Jets career.

Rodgers dropped back on first down from the Jets’ 43-yard-line and tried to roll out to his left before being sacked by Leonard Floyd for a loss of 10 yards. His foot appeared to get stuck in the Jets’ turf as he was being tackled.

The quarterback grimaced as he clambered back up to his feet for a moment before dropping back down and sitting on the turf. He was helped off the field as Zach Wilson made his way out to replace him. Rodgers, 39, went straight into the medical tent in scenes that left the entire NFL stunned.

The quarterback then was helped onto a cart in scenes that left the MetLife Stadium stunned. He was listed as questionable to return.

‘He’s dealing with an ankle issue, we’re getting it checked out and we’ll have an updated,’ coach Robert Saleh said at the break between the first and second quarter.

Rodgers, 39, dropped to the ground and needed medical assistance straight away 

In scenes that stunned NFL, he was then helped straight down the MetLife tunnel 

There had been a torrential downpour of rain around two hours before the game started, which could have played a part in his foot getting caught. 

Heavy rain has hit New York across the weekend, including at the game 24 hours earlier between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants at MetLife.

The amount of scrutiny and excitement over Rodgers and his move to the Jets had dominated the offseason ahead of the new season.

And in the cruelest twist of fate, his first game appeared to be over just as it had even started. 

Rodgers looked stunned and ashen faced, with all eyes in the stadium on him rather than the play unfolding on the field itself.

Before the game, Rodgers had played a central role in the 9/11 tributes at the stadium on the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack.

He came out onto the field for his first game holding the American flag as fans got their first look at the quarterback who, in no uncertain terms, has underlined his dream of leading the New York team to Super Bowl glory. 

As Rodgers made his way off the field, coach Robert Saleh looked lost for words as he tried to retain focus on organizing his team for the game itself.