Last Updated: November 22, 2023, 03:30 IST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J.: Aaron Rodgers hopes to have a good time his 40th birthday by returning to follow.
The New York Jets quarterback continues to recuperate from a torn left Achilles tendon suffered 4 snaps into his debut with the group on Sept. 11. But Rodgers confirmed Tuesday throughout his weekly look on “The Pat McAfee Show” he has his sights set on getting again on the sphere in two weeks.
“Obviously, we’re way ahead of common protocol,” Rodgers mentioned.
The 4-time NFL MVP turns 40 on Dec. 2, which Fox Sports reported over the weekend is a goal date for Rodgers.
“I’ve said that I’d love to be trending toward practicing by my birthday,” Rodgers confirmed.
The Jets play a house sport towards Atlanta on Dec. 3, so it’s extra probably Rodgers would return three days later.
That is, if he’s cleared to take action by docs. Since Rodgers is on injured reserve, the Jets would have 21 days from his first follow to activate him.
Rodgers, who acknowledged he feels “personal guilt” for getting injured, has additionally mentioned the Jets (4-6) remaining in playoff rivalry is a situation of his return this season. New York benched Zach Wilson, who’ll get replaced by Tim Boyle because the beginning quarterback Friday towards Miami.
“We need a spark and, obviously, this was the decision that was made,” Rodgers mentioned. “I feel for Zach. I love Zach. Zach’s such a great kid and I think he still has a bright future in the league.
“This has been a tough go for all of us. A lot of times in these situations, there are certain guys that are the scapegoat. I think there’s enough blame to go around at a number of different positions.”
Without Rodgers, the Jets have struggled mightily on offense, rating among the many NFL’s worst in a number of classes.
Meanwhile, Rodgers — who reportedly had a “speed bridge” process on his Achilles tendon to expedite his restoration — has been working towards making an attempt to make what could be an unprecedented quick return.
He mentioned regardless of the Jets’ struggles, he continues to “push it as hard as we can” every day in his rehabilitation. Rodgers is engaged on strengthening his left heel and calf, particularly. That contains jogging on an anti-gravity treadmill, a video of which he despatched to the Jets to indicate how far he has come bodily.
“The jogging, I think has exponentially improved the strength, and then it has kind of sped up,” Rodgers mentioned of his rehabilitation. “Things have progressed pretty nicely these last few weeks.”
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