Aaron Rodgers‘ Achilles appears to be doing simply advantageous.
The 40-year-old returned to observe with the New York Jets lower than three months after rupturing the tendon in simply his fourth snap with the workforce.
Rodgers wowed everybody when he stated later that week that he wasn’t ruling out a return this season – now, he is properly on his strategy to doing so.
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Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets after a win over the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 10, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Al Bello/Getty Pictures)
The four-time MVP has stated the Jets’ playoff implications will play an element into whether or not he returns or not, however irrespective of the case, Rodgers definitely appears near being able to go.
And earlier this week, he pulled out a transfer that made a buzz round his teammates.
Based on ESPN, Rodgers crammed in as a linebacker on the scout workforce and pulled off a one-handed interception.
The Jets have till Wednesday to activate Rodgers off injured reserve, in any other case, he’ll formally be out for the season. However it’s been reported that he is medically cleared to play in Week 16.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers participates in a drill on the workforce’s coaching facility in Florham Park, New Jersey, July 20, 2023. (AP Picture/Seth Wenig)
These within the locker are astonished at what they’ve seen.
“It’s definitely impressive seeing him out there and the progress he’s made in such a short time,” Garrett Wilson stated.
Added head coach Robert Saleh: “It’s unbelievable.”
Saleh additionally stated Rodgers appears “normal” in observe.
Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets on the sphere earlier than the Los Angeles Chargers sport on Nov. 6, 2023, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Wealthy Graessle/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Pictures)
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Rodgers has lengthy stated his desired return date is Christmas Eve, when the Jets tackle the Washington Commanders.
Gang Inexperienced remains to be mathematically alive for a playoff spot, however at 5-8, they definitely have an uphill climb. They go to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
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