A few of soccer’s greatest names suffered from terrible Achilles accidents this season — maybe none larger than Aaron Rodgers.
However J.Ok. Dobbins additionally suffered an analogous harm in Week 1, and Kirk Cousins would sadly comply with go well with weeks later.
Dobbins and Rodgers have rehabbed collectively in current months, however the Minnesota Vikings quarterback needs to take it a notch additional.
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Inexperienced Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) shake arms after the NFL sport between the Minnesota Vikings and the Inexperienced Bay Packers on September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Subject, in Inexperienced Bay, Wisconsin. The Inexperienced Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings performed to a 29-29 tie. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)
Cousins stated he not too long ago texted with Rodgers and stated the 2 ought to begin a assist group, “Achilles Nameless,” amongst gamers who suffered the harm.
“I joked with Aaron. I texted him the opposite day. I stated, ‘We have to begin an Achilles Nameless group. Perhaps at Tremendous Bowl week, we may have somewhat summit,” Cousins informed Adam Schefter on the ESPN reporter’s podcast. “We are able to all meet in Vegas and invite all of the who’s who of torn Achilles and see if we are able to all get in a room and swap tales and experiences and techniques.’”
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is helped off the sector after happening with an harm within the fourth quarter of an NFL sport in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune through AP)
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It’s considerably ironic that Cousins would hypothetically be part of forces with Rodgers after the 2 had been NFC North rivals for 5 seasons.
Rodgers aimed for an unprecedented return to soccer this season, however regardless that the New York Jets activated him off injured reserve on Wednesday, he admitted he was not 100%. Mix that with Gang Inexperienced being mathematically eradicated from playoff rivalry, he won’t return this season.
The four-time MVP, although, shall be again with the Jets in 2024. Cousins’ future, nevertheless, is unknown, as his contract runs out after this season.
Cousins was placing up a number of the greatest numbers of his profession earlier than the harm. In his eight video games performed, he accomplished 69.5% of his passes for two,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. At that tempo, if he remained wholesome, he’d lead the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns, which possible would put him within the MVP dialog.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers within the first quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium. (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Regardless of Nick Mullens now below middle although, changing Josh Dobbs, the Vikings maintain the sixth seed within the NFC with their 7-7 document.
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