Aaron Rodgers Walks Without Limp and Throws Passes Seven Weeks After Achilles Injury, Says Possible Return 'Give Me a Few Weeks' Away

Aaron Rodgers refutes speculation of his soon return, saying his statement to Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was tongue-in-cheek and not to be taken literally. The injured quarterback admits he has many hurdles to clear before returning to play for the Jets, with realistic predictions indicating a return timeline of six weeks.

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.