Jets GM Joe Douglas Anticipates Aaron Rodgers' Return for 2024 Season Amid Speculation and Recovery Progress

Rodgers' Achilles tendon recovery fuels hope for Jets' 2024 season, providing GM Douglas with job security despite past recruitment shortcomings.

Jets GM Joe Douglas displayed great optimism about Aaron Rodgers' recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon and expects him to return for the 2024 season, providing a lifeline to his own job security.
Despite the team's poor performance since Douglas took over in 2019, the anticipated return of Rodgers provides the GM with a safety net, despite previous recruitment misses, notably drafting quarterback Zach Wilson who did not live up to expectations.
Douglas revealed his excitement about Rodgers' recovery progress but refused to provide a timeline for his return although Rodgers plans to be back not only in the next season but also before the end of the current one.
Rodgers’ motivational presence in the team despite his injury has not only fueled optimism for the team's future performance but also influenced the GM's decision to not make any moves at the trade deadline, insisting he believes in the potential of the current team.
Despite the speculation about Rodgers' return this year, Douglas clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and he does not expect the star player to return before the next season, maintaining that his recovery is still ongoing.