Aaron Rodgers Considers Early Return Despite Jets' Poor Season

Rodgers' Return Could Defy Medical Advice and Depends on Jets' Playoff Chances

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.