New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers came out of the tunnel carrying an American flag as the NFL and the rest of the country remembered those lost in the 9/11 terror attacks.
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.
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. 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.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.
Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, takes the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.For Rodgers, it was his first game with the Jets. He made his preseason debut in the final week against the"Yeah, I had some butterflies, for sure," he said."A lot of tears, a lot of sobbing, probably," Rodgers said jokingly."No, I'm going to be good.
Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, prepares to snap the football during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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