Jets’ Rodgers insists he’ll play despite knee issue, rookie Fashanu placed on IR with foot injury
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) slides in front of Los Angeles Rams safety Jaylen McCollough during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Seth Wenig]
Aaron Rodgers is dealing with an injured knee that has the New York Jets quarterback’s status uncertain for their game Sunday at Buffalo, but interim coach Jeff Ulbrich expects he’ll play. Rookie left tackle Olu Fashanu’s promising first season is over. Ulbrich said the first-round draft pick will be placed on injured reserve with an injury to the plantar fascia in his left foot. Rodgers was hurt in the Jets’ 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday but remained in the game. The Jets were holding a walkthrough on Tuesday and their next full practice on Thursday, giving Rodgers some extra time to recover.
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FILE - New York Jets offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (74) is checked on by trainers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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