{"id":181986,"date":"2023-11-29T20:28:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T20:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/?p=181986"},"modified":"2023-11-29T20:28:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T20:28:12","slug":"aaron-rodgers-says-return-this-season-depends-on-jets-playoff-chances-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/celebrities\/aaron-rodgers-says-return-this-season-depends-on-jets-playoff-chances-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron Rodgers Says Return This Season Depends On Jets' Playoff Chances, Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aaron Rodgers<\/strong> says his return to the football field is contingent on two big factors … revealing he will only suit up again this season if the New York Jets are still in playoff contention and he is fully healthy.<\/p>\n The four-time NFL MVP was at the Jets training facility when he made his weekly appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday … and he gave a significant update on his Achilles recovery timeline.<\/p>\n Rodgers explained the first step in his potential return during the 2023-24 season is evaluating his health and playing ability … and if he’s not able to move around and protect himself on the field, he won’t risk it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If he’s cleared by doctors and is satisfied with his athleticism, Rodgers will then assess where the Jets stand in terms of playoff chances.<\/p>\n “It’s health first, and then can I play, are we alive for the playoffs, second,” Rodgers said … adding as of right now, he is not to the point where he could even consider playing.<\/p>\n There’s been talk around the NFL that Rodgers is eyeing a Christmas Eve return<\/strong> when the Jets take on the Commanders at MetLife Stadium in Jersey … just over three months after his initial injury, which would be one of the fastest bounce-backs from an Achilles tear in NFL history.<\/p>\n The Jets’ remaining schedule is a bit of a mixed bag — they play winnable games against the Patriots and Washington, but also face off against the Texans, Browns, and Dolphins, all legit playoff contenders.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Worth noting — many Jets and NFL fans have been concerned about Rodgers being hellbent on returning … especially because New York’s offensive line is dreadful, and he would undoubtedly lack protection up front.<\/p>\n In fact, the Jets have allowed 47 sacks this season … the third most across the league.<\/p>\n As for rehab, Rodgers said he’s been using several “gadgets and gizmos” to strengthen his calve and foot in New Jersey … and he’s continuing to put in the work on anti-gravity treadmills and other activities.<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers Walking Without Limp Or Crutches 8 Weeks After Tearing Achilles <\/h4>\n