Overview
- Aaron Rodgers insists he remains ahead of schedule in recovering from a torn Achilles injury but says a 'few weeks' comment was tongue-in-cheek.
- Rodgers has been seen throwing long passes and walking comfortably during pregame warmups.
- Joe Buck of ESPN commented that it's doubtful that Aaron Rodgers can return early from the Achilles injury given the current performance of the Jets.
- Rodgers clarified his 'few weeks' comment by mentioning a 'few fortnights' as a timeline for his return, drastically accelerating his recovery projection.
- The injured Jets quarterback stated that a lot still needs to happen before he can fully return, including having to get past some designated markers in his recovery.
- Even if Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, returns, challenges remain with the team's performance on the field, notably with offensive line and the stalled offense.