New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles on the fourth play from scrimmage in Week 1. An injury considered season-ending in nature, but Rodgers is trying to make history.
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers is targeting mid December for a return to the field, he told @melissastark
This would be an unprecedented return, coming back from a torn Achilles. pic.twitter.com/ZtuaUiKoNB
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) November 13, 2023
The NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero had reported on a recovery process that Rodgers underwent an innovative “speed bridge” procedure.
On the Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers has also given positive weekly updates on his rehabilitation. In recent weeks as well, he has also been spotted on the field at MetLife Stadium prior to games, throwing the football.
Even when many believed the quarterback’s season was over, his recovery process seems to be steadfast and apparently, he wants to play again in 2023.
As revealed by Melissa Stark from NBC Sports, Rodgers hopes for a mid-December return date from his torn Achilles, which has been a season-ending injury for NFL players.
The projection of his return will probably for New York’s will be on Dec. 10 game against the Texans or its Dec. 17 game against the Dolphins.
The 39-year-old has been hinting about potentially returning during the 2023 NFL season after he underwent surgery on his torn tendon, yet no estimated timeline for his comeback.
On Sunday, he appeared on the sideline at Allegiant Stadium for New York’s Week 10 clash with the Las Vegas Raiders. In his appearance, he spoke to reporter Melissa Stark about his target to play at some point in mid-December.
He said,
“I know it sounds insane, but if you do a good surgery, and have a good patient, it makes this possible.”
