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Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles tear resurfaces questions about player safety on artificial turf

  • Written by Philip Anloague, Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Dayton
imageNew York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles tendon after being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd.Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

In the first quarter of his first game as a New York Jet, quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropped back to pass. Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd blew past the offensive line and wrapped...

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