Aaron Rodgers, Jets Quarterback, Hopes to Return This Season Despite Achilles Injury

After innovative surgery to accelerate repair of Rodgers' Achilles injury, the Jets Quarterback presents optimistic outlook for recovery, undergoing daily rehab to meet benchmarks; Rodgers expresses pride in the team's interim success.

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.