Jets' Aaron Rodgers carries American flag onto field in electric moment before injury

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Aaron Rodgers made his New York Jets regular season debut Monday night against the Buffalo Bills, and as the starting lineup was announced, the superstar quarterback ran out of the tunnel with an American flag.

Fans who packed MetLife Stadium chanted "U-S-A!" before a moment of silence was held to remember those lives who were lost during the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, #8, carries an American flag onto the field before playing against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NYPD officer Brianna Fernandez sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and asked fans in the stadium to join in. The fans and some players were seen singing the national anthem, and when it was completed, the fans went back to the "U-S-A!" chants.

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Unfortunately, the moment would not be firmly imprinted into fans' minds. Rodgers' debut did not last five minutes as he was forced out of the game with an ankle injury.

Jets coach Robert Saleh later said it is believed Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury.

The emotional night started with a severe thunderstorm that came through the New York metropolitan area just before kickoff. Fans were asked to seek shelter as the weather rolled through. Once the rain stopped, players started to warm up, and fans got back to tailgating and preparing for the game.

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Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, takes the field prior to a game