FLORHAM PARK.- Aaron Rodgers He can now pass and, more importantly, he can run again, leaving behind the torn Achilles tendon. The New York Jets quarterback in the NFL He has no restrictions when participating in practices with the team during collective activities that began on Monday.
“I feel really good,” Rodgers said Tuesday. “It’s about the mental aspect. I’ve been really good in these practices, being able to feel how you feel moving around, not having to think (about the injury) and seeing how you respond to the game.” next day”.
“This is the last part. I’m good in terms of strength, the movement is good. “I have the confidence to do everything.”
The 40-year-old suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the fourth play in his debut in the Jets’ season opener on Sept. 11 against Buffalo. He accelerated his rehab with the intention of returning before the end of the season, but scrapped those plans after New York fell out of postseason contention and wasn’t 100%.
Rodgers instead focused on being ready for the season and it seems that way.
“He is doing everything,” said coach Robert Saleh, who added that: “There are no limitations to what we are asking of him in training.”
Rodgers looked strong and moved well Tuesday during a non-contact drill with the team. Rodgers had a highlight play when he threw a pass at halftime in front of a well-covered Xavier Gipson that would have resulted in a touchdown. He also connected several times with Garrett Wilson, the team’s leading receiver, including one over the middle of the defense for a short score.
With Rodgers hope returns:
Rodgers’ return generates renewed optimism for the Jets, who a year ago were playoff contenders — and even the quarterback himself and his teammates talked about a possible Super Bowl.
New York, with the longest current drought without qualifying for the playoffs at 13 seasons, once again sounds like a candidate. And their quarterback is an important factor.
“I’m very motivated,” said Rodgers. “I love football, playing at the highest level. I don’t want to say goodbye, and it’s something I’ve said before, like a poor guy.”
Source: AP
