Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets has made great progress this season after sustaining a torn Achilles in the first game. Rodgers has made such a good recovery that he may be able to play again this season, which is unheard of for a season-ending injury. It has now been revealed how soon he will be medically cleared to play this season, and it has stunned the NFL world.
Return to the New York Jets Starting Lineup
Rodgers is expected to be allowed to play this week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, which would be a remarkable recovery. Rodgers was injured on the first drive of the season opener against the Buffalo Bills and was initially ruled out for the remainder of the 2023 regular season. He has, however, been cleared to practice with the team for the last few weeks due to his exceptional rehabilitation efforts. He now gets the opportunity to play in the game versus the Washington Commanders.
Throughout the season, the veteran and Super Bowl champion quarterback hinted at a possible comeback, but nothing was written in stone by the organization. He was observed throwing bombs during pregame warmups a few weeks ago, which prompted many to believe Rodgers was serious about returning to the field as soon as possible.
Aaron Rodgers’ Professional Career
Rodgers has 59,055 throwing yards, 475 touchdowns, and only 105 interceptions since entering the league in 2005. In 2011, he won the Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25. He will be remembered as a Packer for the rest of his life, yet he only joined the Jets this season and will most likely complete his career there.
The Jets are 5-8 and currently sit third in the AFC East. Their odds of making the playoffs this season are poor, but not impossible in the close AFC wild-card competition. Will Rodgers play in the game next week, or will the team save him for next season?
