Overview

• Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets quarterback, is considering returning to play following his Achilles tendon surgery, despite the Jets' poor season.
• Rodgers has been practicing in a limited capacity, 80 days after his surgery, and aims to return for the Jets’ Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders on Dec. 24.
• Medical experts warn that Rodgers' return could be risky as it defies conventional medical thinking and could result in permanent weakness if the tendon is not completely healed.
• Rodgers' return is contingent on his health and the Jets being in a position to make a run, and he has stated that he doesn't think it would make sense to play in a game with no playoff implications.
• Rodgers has expressed a desire to play in 2024 and feels that the current Jets' leadership can lead the team to success.