Tuesday, 5 November 2013

Aaron Rodgers leaves 'MNF' with a shoulder injury.

Green Bay, Wis. - Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an injury to his left shoulder following the first series of the game against the Chicago Bears on Monday night and did not return .

Rodgers appeared to be . Injured his shoulder in Shea McClellin sack with 0:38 remaining in the first half, he completed one pass for 27 yards before leaving the George Nelson .

Rodgers was examined briefly by the team physician Patrick McKenzie before rushing off to the locker room, he returned to the sideline in the third quarter in sweats and a sling on his shoulder.

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"He has a shoulder injury, " football coach Mike McCarthy said, "They want to run more tests . They do not have a definite diagnosis . Perhaps we will have more information tomorrow. " .

Pressed for more information , McCarthy confirmed that there is not any .

" Time is not a definite diagnosis, " he said, "That is what we are at ."

Without football, Rodgers turned to veteran backup quarterback Seneca Wallace , who was the first offense in the regular season snap since his quarterbacking. Cleveland 13-9 loss at Pittsburgh on Jan. 1, 2012 .

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Wallace did not return to a good start the first series end Julius Peppers broke through his defenses bear on the line of scrimmage and took it out .

" Aaron is a big part of our offense ," McCarthy said, " This is something that was built up over time with Aaron as a center. I do not think it is reasonable to make everyone in there and expect him to perform ( as Rodgers). ".

Running back James Starks ran for 32 yards and a touchdown on the first play of the second series, Wallace finished the first half , but the offense went three and out twice and did not cross the 40 yard line, the Bears ' .

Wallace is the backup quarterback on the active roster , but the third year pro Scott Tolzien recently received a promotion . Significant salary will remain the team's performance after the referendum of brown.

Incidentally , Matt Flynn, who served as the backup Rodgers 2008-11 was released by Buffalo on Monday.

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