Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been teasing a return before the end of the 2023 season.
According to NBC Sports, Rodgers’ goal is to return in mid-December. He has missed the last eight games due to an Achilles injury he suffered in the Jets season opener against the Bills.
If his goal is correct, the four-time MVP would return much sooner than expected.
Rodgers returning before the end of the season would be unprecedented. Traditionally, Achilles injuries are season-ending injuries.
But Rodgers underwent a “speed bridge” procedure, designed to help accelerate the rehab process coming off an Achilles tear. Having a speed bridge doesn’t guarantee an earlier return, but Rodgers has been rehabbing extensively trying to return.
After the Jets 27-6 loss to the Chargers last Monday night, Rodgers told L.A. safety Derwin James Jr. that he would return in a few weeks. He later downplayed his comments the next day on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Rodgers later said in “a few fortnights,” which would be in about six-weeks. That would put his return at around the Jets Christmas Eve game against the Commanders.
“I didn’t realize it was going to get caught there,” Rodgers said. “Obviously, that was said with a little tongue and cheek. It would be nice to get back in a couple of weeks, but that’s probably not anywhere of a realistic timeline.
“It could be a few, it could be a lot. It’s more of a phrase as I don’t have a specific timetable. I said it smiling and joking as he’s excited for me to get back on the field at some point.
“Obviously, it’s going to be more than a couple of weeks.”
The Jets certainly could use Rodgers’ help offensively. Gang Green currently ranks 31st in yards and points per game.
Zach Wilson, who replaced Rodgers as the Jets starting quarterback has thrown for 1,600 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions.
Jets Aaron Rodgers goal is to return in mid-December: report
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