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The aura of mystery surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ NFL comeback may have just found a crack of light. Usually, whenever an athlete suffers an Achilles injury, they are expected not to be seen playing again for at least a year. However, Rodgers is definitely on the way to making history with his fast recovery.

The New York Jets quarterback, known for his evasive prowess with the media, has left fans and commentators playing a guessing game about his return to the field. Recently, he was spotted after a game interacting with players. He said something that has created a stir on the internet. Will his five words from an after-game interaction change the tide of anticipation?

Aaron Rodgers teases return timeline

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As there have been countless speculations regarding the star QB’s NFL return, Aaron Rodgers offered a glimmer of clarity in just five words. On Monday night, during the Jets against the Los Angeles Chargers, Rodgers was spotted on-field. He was seen interacting with players at the MetLife Stadium, where he said something interesting.

The quarterback has been quickly recovering from an Achilles tear since the season’s start, and despite being a master of media evasion, his latest interaction has fans buzzing. ESPN’s cameras captured a candid moment after a game between the Chargers and the Jets. The Chargers’ safety Derwin James asked Rodgers about his comeback. To this, the QB replied, “Give me a few weeks.” It was a rare drop of certainty from the typically elusive Rodgers.

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This snippet of dialogue is now circulating fervently among fans and analysts. This clearly suggests that the quarterback’s return could align with early December. The brief exchange has shifted the narrative from a season of doubt to a promising horizon for Rodgers. He had commented on his injury previously as well.

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Rodgers beating time to return to the field

Aaron Rodgers is racing against time to return to the gridiron after a disappointing start with the Jets. With Super Bowl aspirations on the line, his season took a dire turn during the initial drive against the Buffalo Bills, sidelining him with an injury.

Speaking to NBC, Rodgers said, “The goal for me is to come back this year. It’s got to be, otherwise I think it’d be a lot of rehab and pain. We’ll see what happens. I’ve got to hit some markers before that. I’ve got to be able to move around. I’ve got to be able to avoid putting myself in harm’s way.”

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Now, time will tell when he will be able to make a comeback. What do you think? When will he be back? Let us know in the comments section below.

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