Aaron Rodgers' injury list just got a little longer. After dealing with knee and ankle issues in recent weeks, now Rodgers is managing a hamstring injury heading into Week 8.
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New York Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich confirmed the news during Wednesday's press conference, saying the hamstring flared up during the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But don't expect this to sideline Rodgers.
According to Ulbrich, Rodgers' mobility may have been impacted by the hamstring against Pittsburgh, but the plan is for him to play through it, just like he's done with the other injuries.
"They're gonna assess it all week long," Ulbrich told NFL reporters, via SNY. "He's gonna treat his butt off like he always does."
No surprise there. Rodgers has been known for battling through injuries throughout his career, and it doesn't seem like this hamstring issue will be any different.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time the hamstring has come up. Ulbrich mentioned a possible issue a couple of weeks ago, but it never showed up on the injury report until now. Of course, that's no shock in the NFL, where quarterbacks, especially veterans like Rodgers, often hide the full extent of what they're dealing with.
As the Jets gear up for a big divisional showdown with the New England Patriots, Rodgers' health is again front and center. He'll likely suit up, but the question remains: how much can his body take before it really starts impacting his play?
The Jets are 2-4 and a loss this week would potentially destroy any hopes they might have of reaching the AFC playoffs. A lot of people expected them to at least challenge for a wild-card spot. But for now, they seem to be headed toward another lost season. That wasn't the idea behind landing Rodgers ahead of last season.
