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1 of 5 | Recent York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who tore his Achilles in September, says he would possibly presumably per chance return “in a few weeks.” File Photograph by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photograph
Nov. 7 (UPI) — Injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropped succor and threw deep passes in warmups sooner than the Recent York Jets‘ Week 9 loss. He later told Los Angeles Chargers security Derwin James Jr. that he would possibly presumably per chance return in “a few weeks.”
Rodgers used to be seen terminate to the 50-yard line all the design via pregame warmups Monday in East Rutherford, N.J. He caught the ball from a Jets workers member plenty of times sooner than he stepped succor and launched the ball extra than 55 yards into the terminate zone.
Rodgers, who underwent surgical treatment on his torn left Achilles tendon on Sept. 13, also threw passes in warmups sooner than plenty of diversified Jets video games, including an Oct. 15 fetch over the Philadelphia Eagles, a pair of month after his surgical treatment. Those tosses were grand shorter than his heaves Monday evening at MetLife Stadium.
Days after his surgical treatment, Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Converse that “the leisure is feasible,” when requested if he can return this season. Quotes from Rodgers, coach Robert Saleh and others in most contemporary weeks were extra optimistic.
Saleh, who told reporters in September that Rodgers used to be “out for the Twelve months,” told NFL Community final month that Rodgers used to be “fueled by doubt” and that the team is “leaving the door originate” for a probably return.
Traditional manager Joe Douglass confirmed that sentiment, telling reporters Oct. 31 that the Jets “predict Aaron Rodgers succor with the team.” He also clarified that he “had no timeline” on the return and didn’t know if Rodgers’ return would be in a playing capacity.
Rodgers, who told NBC final weekend that his draw is to come succor this season, looked as if it would specify a timeline after Monday’s loss. That revelation came after James requested “within the occasion you coming succor, man?” when the gamers met for a postgame handshake.
“Give me a few weeks,” Rodgers said all the design via the alternate, which used to be filmed by ESPN.
Rodgers went 0 for 1 in his Jets debut, a 22-16 Week 1 fetch over the Buffalo Bills. Zach Wilson executed 59.9% of his throws for 1,600 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in eight video games in reduction of Rodgers.
The Jets (4-4) will face the Las Vegas Raiders at 8:15 p.m. EST Sunday in Las Vegas. They’ll trot again in Week 11 for a rematch with the Bills. The Jets will host the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans from Week 12 via Week 14.
They’ll play the Dolphins again in Week 15 on Dec. 17 in Miami Gardens, Fla. the Jets’ final home sport will likely be Dec. 24 against the Washington Commanders. Their final two video games will likely be on the twin carriageway against the Cleveland Browns and Recent England Patriots.
