N.Y. Jets followers could have an early Christmas current beneath the tree … a wholesome Aaron Rodgers, who our sources inform us is anticipated to be cleared medically for sport motion earlier than Gang Inexperienced’s December 24 contest in opposition to the Commanders!
Then, it’s going to be as much as the coaches and staff execs to determine whether or not the 4x NFL MVP performs.
We’re instructed barring an sudden setback, Rodgers will probably be given the all-clear earlier than the week 16 sport in opposition to the NFC East staff at MetLife Stadium in Jersey.
After all, Rodgers ruptured his Achilles on September 11, simply 4 performs into his Jets profession. On September 13, simply days later, AR had cutting-edge surgery to restore the harm in Los Angeles.
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Aaron Rodgers Achilles Healing At Unprecedented Pace, Real Chance of Returning
The harm sometimes takes skilled athletes round 9 months to return to play. If Rodgers comes again on 12/24, it’s going to be simply 104 days after sustaining the devastating harm.
Evidently, if the Jets permit him to play, Aaron, who has been training along with his teammates since late November, will full the fastest-recorded restoration of a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Regardless of being given the go-ahead from the medical of us, it is potential the staff nonetheless would not permit Rodgers to play … relying on their playoff prospects.
The Jets, who beat the Texans behind Zach Wilson on Sunday, are nonetheless simply 5-8 … and are trying up at 6 groups between them and a playoff start. The truth is the Jets doubtless must win out to have an opportunity on the postseason.
N.Y. performs the 9-3 Dolphins on Sunday … and whether or not Aaron performs the next week might come all the way down to if the staff wins or loses that sport.
Keep tuned!
