The New York Jets' Aaron Rodgers continues to be bullish on a potential NFL return this season despite most seeing it improbable. However, the latest Aaron Rodgers Achilles recovery progress report may get pundits thinking twice.
The 39-year-old was spotted on the football field at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, October 15, during pre-game warmups, noticeably without crutches as he played a game of catch in a video shared by "The Joe Pomp Show" host Joe Pampiliano via social media.
Aaron Rodgers is throwing the football and walking without crutches or a boot less than six weeks after Achilles surgery. That’s equally insane and incredible.pic.twitter.com/MPxCeB8qKs
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) October 15, 2023
From the looks of it, Aaron Rodgers Achilles recovery is way faster than expected.
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This should be a welcome sign for the Jets and its followers since there may be a chance the four-time NFL MVP could return by the playoffs. It also backs his previous revelation that he is healing ahead of schedule, although there are critical markers he needs to hit when he spoke on "The Pat McAfee Show" via ESPN.
"We're way ahead of schedule and there's critical markers that I need to hit..
The goal is to get back on the football field but I'm not gonna put a specific timetable on it"@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/AGloIWIEnY— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 17, 2023
"There are critical markers that I have to hit as far as single-leg strength and being able to do heel raises and being able to do explosive movements. And these are all progressions that take time," the Super Bowl champion QB stated.
For now, all Rodgers can do is practice and hopes his recovery stays on course, CBS Sports reported.
Aaron Rodgers' return hinges on the Jets' performance
Aside from seeing Rodgers potentially return, the Jets must also do their part. This is to keep their NFL season afloat as they ride on the shoulders of Zach Wilson.
The Jets are 3-3 following their Week 6 win over the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend, 20-14. It was the team's first time in franchise history in 13 tries to clip the Eagles, the longest losing streak against a team in league history, per CBS Sports.
That speaks well for the Jets, although there are tougher games ahead. They get a bye in Week 7 but will face the New York Giants in Week 8 on October 29.
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