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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets walks to the media tent to talk to reporters after training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets walks to the media tent to talk to reporters after training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
After nine months, the Green Bay Packers are joyfully reintroducing one of their key defensive players to the team. Coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that outside linebacker Rashan Gary has been taken off the Physically Unable to Perform list, news first reported by ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler.
Aaron Rodgers less Packers’ plan to gradually reintegrate Gary, who underwent ACL surgery, into action. Gary’s comeback significantly strengthens the Packers’ pass rush, providing depth and disruption as they near the beginning of the 2023 season. The question is whether Gary can get ready within the given time frame to solve the puzzle for Green Bay.
Gary will participate in solo practice exercises
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4xNFL MVP Aaron Rodgers left Green Bay Packers for New York Jets after 15 seasons. Packers, reliant on Rodgers for ages, are now hopeful with Rashan Gary’s return from injury for positive team dynamics. Gary suffered an ACL tear on November 6th in a game against Detroit. Following reconstructive surgery, he sat out the rest of the regular season and the entire off-season training program. However, he’s now back on the field. Initially, Gary will engage in individual drills as he eases back into practice starting on Monday.
Wow. Huge news for the Packers. https://t.co/M771QGB07a
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) August 7, 2023
With over four weeks remaining until Week 1 against Chicago, he has ample time to prepare for the regular season opener. During Monday’s practice, which was more of a walk-through session, Gary participated in individual drills but not team drills.
Gary’s words on returning chance
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In 2023, Gary enters the final year of his rookie contract. If his recovery progresses well, an extension might be in the cards. Despite the cautious approach, Gary expressed his excitement about returning and how the experience has fueled his determination.
“It’s been emotional. A new perspective. I’ve always been a hungry player, but it just sparked a little more duel up my a**.” The outside linebacker said, “I’m just excited to be back.”
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Additionally, cornerback Eric Stokes, who is recuperating from a foot injury, continues to be listed on the PUP as of Monday. The Packers are set to travel to Cincinnati on Tuesday for collaborative training sessions, with their inaugural preseason match against the Bengals scheduled for Friday.
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