Aaron Rodgers thanks fans on Instagram, says 'surgery went well' and vows 'comeback'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says his comeback from a broken collarbone "starts now."

In an Instagram post Thursday night following surgery, Rodgers gives a thumbs up from his hospital bed and thanks fans for the "love support, thoughts and prayers."

He adds "#comebackstartsnow" and "#riseagain."

Rodgers broke his right collarbone in the first quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings after a hit by linebacker Anthony Barr.

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Rodgers could be out for the rest of the season. Backup quarterback Brett Hundley will lead the Packer offense Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field.