Under Rehab, Injured QB Aaron Rodgers Discloses His ‘Long Term Goal’ For the Jets

Aaron Rodgers has been sidelined since a heartbreaking ACL injury just four plays into the New York Jets‘ season opener against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium, known for its notorious turf-related injuries. But Rodgers, the gridiron gladiator, didn’t just take a seat on the sidelines; he went under the knife to tackle his Achilles tendon. Even though Rodgers has been sidelined due to his injury, he’s still giving it his all, attending the Jets clash with the Kansas City Chiefs, on crutches. And Rodgers’ presence certainly impacted the Jets, for they performed their seasonal best and managed to tie the score by the third quarter.

Amidst speculations of Rodgers’ ability to return for the season, the quarterback dropped the bombshell we’ve all been waiting for. He’s not just sitting on the sidelines; he’s got his eyes on a comeback this season. The 4x NFL MVP isn’t just a name; it’s a promise of a comeback story that’s got the entire NFL buzzing!

No Timelines, no worries: Rodgers’ mindset for a legendary comeback

During his weekly appearance on the ‘Pat McAfee Show’ Aaron Rodgers broke down the Jets’ moves, shared his epic recovery journey, and dropped some hints about a comeback that could rock the NFL this season. McAfee, always ready to blitz with the tough questions, grilled Rodgers about his chat with an NBC insider, revealing Rodgers’ unwavering commitment to return since day one of his rehab.

Rodgers, the quarterback extraordinaire, wasn’t spiking the ball with timelines. He coolly said, “I’m not gonna put any time tables, I think for the piece of mind, you need to have some sort of a long term goal like that.” 

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Oh, and did we mention the ankle twist in this tale? Rodgers dropped that bomb too, revealing he had ankle surgery in addition to that ACL tear. Talk about a QB defying the odds! He went under the knife on Sept. 13, just two days after the injury, making him one of the few NFL quarterbacks in recent history to tackle the Achilles challenge head-on. Marino, Testaverde, and now Rodgers – the elite QB club with a foot (or in this case, ankle) in history.

Aaron Rodgers’ anti-vax ‘jab’

Further, talking about the Jets game with the Chiefs, Rodgers was proded about his team’s performance. And  the gridiron maestro didn’t hold back. He playfully took a ‘jab’ at the Chiefs’ TE Travis Kelce, dubbing him ‘Mr. Pfizer.’ A reference to Kelce’s recent Pfizer commercial where he champions getting the COVID-19 and flu shot simultaneously. 

However Rodgers, the elusive quarterback, made headlines by revealing his anti-vaxxer stand  during the pandemic. Now, while has been able to evade Covid-19 successfully. The question is, whether Aaron Rodgers has been immunized from an attack by the Swifties.

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