Aaron Rodgers Battles Knee Swelling After Jets' Loss to Broncos
Despite the injury, Rodgers is not expected to miss the upcoming game against the Vikings in London.
- Aaron Rodgers revealed his knee is swollen following the Jets' defeat to the Broncos, where he was sacked five times and hit 14 times.
- Head coach Robert Saleh does not anticipate Rodgers will appear on the injury report, although long flights could aggravate the swelling.
- Rodgers emphasized the need for better pass protection as the Jets prepare to face the NFL's sack leader, the Minnesota Vikings, on Sunday.
- Speculation about a rift between Rodgers and Saleh was downplayed by both, with Rodgers defending Saleh and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.
- Rodgers attributed the poor performance against Denver to a combination of weather conditions, a strong Broncos defense, and the Jets' lack of execution.