The countdown is on for a possible Aaron Rodgers return.
The quarterback’s 21-day practice window will open on Wednesday, Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters.
Wednesday will mark Rodgers’ first practice since he suffered an Achilles tear just four plays into his Jets debut in Week 1. While the injury is typically a season-ender, Rodgers has stated since the first few weeks after he suffered the injury that he’s aiming to return to play this season.
However, with the Jets at 4-7 and far away from their preseason Super Bowl hopes, Rodgers has also dampened some expectations of a return this season.
“It’s always been, first, am I healthy? Then, are we alive? Are we in it? Are we playing good enough to make a run? Can I step in and protect myself and play at the level that I’m capable of playing?” Rodgers said on the “Pat McAfee Show” of his process to return to play on Tuesday. “But it’s health first and are we alive for the playoffs, second.”
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The opening of the 21-day practice window also comes a bit earlier than expected. FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer previously reported that Rodgers was aiming to return to practice by Dec. 2.
If the Jets haven’t activated Rodgers off injured reserve by Dec. 20, he’ll miss the remainder of the season. They play games against the Falcons, Texans and Dolphins ahead of that decision day.
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