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The New York Jets‘ quarterback Aaron Rodgers, recently shared insights on “The Joe Rogan Experience” regarding his recovery from an Achilles injury. Everyone in the NFL world was shocked when they saw their favorite player get off the field right at the start of this season. This setback occurred during his first game of the season, a moment that typically heralds a lengthy hiatus for most. 

However, the good news wasn’t that far when defying expectations, Rodgers was back at practice shortly before his 40th birthday. The Super Bowl MVP demonstrated an impressive commitment to his return. His resilience was definitely commendable when he came back from a season-ending injury. Finally he spoke on what’s been happening behind the scenes.

Aaron Rodgers accepted he’s getting old for the NFL

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In a dialogue on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ Aaron Rodgers delved into the intricacies of his journey post-injury. Not to mention, his journey was nearly five months of recovery. The conversation sprung from Joe Rogan talking about the exciting plans he had with his wife to watch Rodgers play. But to his surprise, he got injured. Rodgers took the humorous approach and said, “yeah, 4 plays later,” with a smile.

Then, the conversation pivoted to the quarterback’s rehabilitation process. “It feels good,” Rodgers asserts, acknowledging his capability for all but sprinting at full speed. He said, “So the cool thing is I really attacked the rehab the first few months and kind of wanted to go as hard as I could for two months to see where I was at and also see where the team was at.” Rodgers went ahead and acknowledged, “I know that, you know, I’m on the last a couple holes in my career, so I didn’t want to miss an entire season.” 

Meanwhile, Joe praised Rodgers for looking younger when Rodgers said he is 40 years old. Rodgers concluded by giving a huge shoutout to his surgeon saying that he did a lot of things for Rodgers and he was able to come back. Not to mention, recently it was reported that Rodgers is the most famous NFL player in Minnesota. 

Unpacking Minnesota’s top-searched players

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In the heart of Minnesota, the fascination with NFL figures unfolds in an intriguing pattern, as revealed through Google search volumes discussed in Wednesday’s Daily Delivery podcast. It was revealed that Aaron Rodgers drew 84,450 searches monthly. This is the highest number out of all other NFL players.

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Close on his heels, Kirk Cousins commands attention with 81,375 searches, reflecting a keen interest in local heroes. The search also mentioned other prominent figures like Justin Jefferson, Travis Kelce, and Adam Thielen, who collectively paint a picture of Minnesotans’ diverse football passions and discussions. 

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These are all the famous NFL players in Minnesota, who’s your favorite? Let us know below.

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