Aaron Rodgers Returns to NFL Practice, 11 Weeks After Tearing Achilles Tendon
justjared.comAaron Rodgers has made a huge step in returning to the NFL field after tearing his Achilles tendon in the New York Jets’ season opened on Monday (September 11).
The 39-year-old former NFL MVP quarterback returned to practice today, less than three months after undergoing surgery to repair his tendon.
Specifically, it has been 79 days since the injury happened, which is quite the quick recovery timeline. Most NFL players who injure their Achilles tendon do not play the rest of the season. Keep reading to find out more… Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters (via the NFL), “This isn’t so much getting ready to play as much as it is a progression in his rehab….In regards to certain drills, individuals, being able to throw it instead of staff members it’s teammates.
So, there’s no added risk to it. There’s certain things that he’s been cleared that we are going to allow him to do. Aaron is not going to do anything to put himself in harm’s way.” He continued, “I know we are getting caught up in trying to create a narrative around it.
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