Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, revealed this Wednesday that since last October he has played with a broken thumb on his right hand.
Rodgers’ injury it occurred in the defeat that his team suffered against the New York Giants on October 6; It happened on the last play of the game, when Rodgers tried to throw, but was hit by Oshane Ximines. Since then, he claims to play injured.
“I think I’ve had the worst injuries I’ve ever played with, although this is definitely a challenge, but the days off between each game help me recover,” Rodgers explained regarding the difficulty of getting through with fractured thumb.
In game of the week 17, from last Sunday, in which the Packers lost by 38-27 against the Tennessee Titans, the quarterback passed for 39 yards and barely completed 12 of 39 shipments.
However, the four-time winner of the MVP (Best Player of the NFL) ruled out considering surgery to correct the problem at this point in the season, which is when his team needs him the most to climb the ranks if they want to reach the playoffs.
“It’s not something to consider, I also feel better this week”, acknowledged the veteran of 39 years who recalled that he has already played He has had other broken fingers in the past, although never with a hurt thumb.
The winner of Super Bowl XLV with The Packers shared that during his time at the University of California he realized that it was more difficult to pass the ball with his injured index finger.
“The index finger is a little bit more important because it is with the one you have to fight for control”, he explained.
The Green Bay Packers occupy the third position in the North division of the National Conference with a record of four wins and seven losses, they are chasing Detroit Lions who accumulate a record of 4-6 and the leaders the Minnesota Vikings with 8-2.
During the week 17 of the season