On Sunday night, the New York Jets defeated the unstoppable Philadelphia Eagles. This win is one of the biggest upsets of the season. However, there was another individual who garnered just as much, if not, more attention than the Jets’ victory over the Eagles. It was Jet’s star player Aaron Rodgers. He attended the Jets vs Eagles game to show his support for the team and also to demonstrate his progress.
After his Achilles injury, this was the first time Rodgers was seen walking without crutches in the stadium. In the NFL world, this action is seen as an indication from Rodgers that he will be making a comeback very soon.
Rodgers’ progress and how fans are reacting to it
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In the first week of the NFL season, Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Many predicted his early retirement as recovering from an Achilles injury is not easy.
But, from time to time, Rodgers has given updates about his progress. Walking without crutches and throwing balls before the Jets’ game are being perceived as his way of showing improvement.
However, many have criticized him and labeled his actions ‘attention-seeking,’ while others see it as a possible return of Rodgers’ by midseason. Recently, he posted a few photos on Instagram showing him throwing a football before the game.
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He captioned this post as ‘Progress’. Fans are already waiting for his comeback, and with his latest updates on progress, they are becoming even more impatient to see him on the field. In this post, fans showered their love and support for Rodgers through their comments. Here are some of the comments on Rodgers’ post:
A fan compared Rodgers to Wolverine. He said, “This guy heals like wolverine.”
Another person claimed, “Them magic mushrooms heal different”.
One fan commented, “Stop playing with my heart bro.” This shows how much people love Rodgers and how much they want him back on the field.
Another fan said, “So AMAZING to see and so happy to see you back!!”
Yet another fan indicated his possible return with the comment, “he on the way.”
Current status of Rodgers’ injury and his possible comeback
Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles injury happened in week 1, and he was back at the Jets’ home ground supporting his team within 20 days of the injury. In the last 6 weeks, Rodgers has been completely dominating his rehab.
Normally, it takes 6 weeks to wear a shoe after the surgery, but he managed it in just 13 days. Besides the Achilles injury, he is also dealing with a deltoid issue.
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Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh recently stated that the team is leaving the door open for Rodgers for a possible comeback this season. However, it typically takes at least 6 to 9 months to recover from an Achilles injury, although in some cases, the recovery time could be reduced to 4-5 months.
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Even considering a 4-5 month journey, Rodgers would not be able to rejoin the team before mid-January. He is using the Speed Bridge technique to accelerate his recovery. Will Rodgers be able to recover by the mid-season, or will it take more time? Let us know in the comments.
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