Overview

• Aaron Rodgers, the 39-year-old quarterback for the New York Jets, remains hopeful for a return this season after a severe Achilles injury led him to undergo an innovative surgery purported to speed up his recovery.
• Despite an initial prognosis that typically sees Achilles injuries require nine months to a year of recovery time, Rodgers has been participating in daily rehab with the aim of returning before the season's end.
• Rodgers has already shown signs of potential recovery, as evidenced by his ability to put weight on his injured leg during warm-ups prior to a game against the New York Giants.
• In the aftermath of Rodgers' injury, backup quarterback Zach Wilson has been thrust back into the starting role, leading the Jets to a 4-3 season record with Rodgers commending the team's performance.
• Rodgers also demonstrated his love for horse racing at the Breeders' Cup, picking the No. 8 horse, Ushba Tesoro, because his jersey number is 8, while expressing regret for missing a considerable payout in the Kentucky Derby because of not betting on the No. 8 horse, Mage.