Is an unthinkable comeback possible for Aaron Rodgers following an Achilles tear?
Before the New York Jets faced off against the New York Giants on Sunday, the injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is currently rehabbing an Achilles injury sustained during Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, was spotted on the field taking drop-back throws, showcasing his impressively swift recovery.
During an appearance on Kay Adams’ radio show, “Up & Adams,” former NFL offensive lineman and current podcaster Taylor Lewan shared what he had heard about Rodgers potentially aiming for a December return.
“I talked to somebody the other day and they said he’s coming back in December. That’s what I heard. I think, going back to injuries, people saying Achilles injuries are six to nine months, I would assume he’s not going to play during the season,” Lewan told host Kay Adams.
“If he comes out and plays that’s one thing,” Lewans said. “If he plays and he can stay healthy and can be the Aaron Rodgers we all know and love… that’s where we are literally throwing out the medical book on everything.”
Between now and December 3, which marks the first Sunday of December, the Jets, who currently hold a 4-3 record after an overtime victory against the New York Giants, have upcoming matchups against the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins.
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Should Rodgers return in December, his potential comeback game as the starting quarterback could be the Jets’ home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
With three consecutive wins over the Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos, the Jets find themselves in the midst of the AFC Wild Card race, which is a more promising position than many fans anticipated following Rodgers’ injury at the start of the season.
In Week 9, the Jets are set to host the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.
If the Jets continue their winning streak, the clamor for Aaron Rodgers to make an earlier-than-expected return will likely gain momentum.
