Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw several short passes during the team's warmup period before a game Sunday against the Eagles, only four-plus weeks after having surgery on his left Achilles tendon.
Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for the New York Daily News and is a graduate of Syracuse University. You can follow him via Twitter @RichCimini.Rodgers, 39, injured in the season opener on Sept. 11, arrived at the stadium with no sign of crutches.
Aaron Rodgers, only four-plus weeks after surgery to repair his left Achilles, was on the field in pregame warmups without crutches and threw passes for five minutes. That he attended the game was a surprise. He recently said his plan was to do his rehab in California, then return to the Jets after their Week 7 bye. This was his second game since the injury. He also attended an Oct. 1 home game, using crutches to get around.
Rodgers has stated that his"goal" is to defy the odds and play again this season. On Sept. 13, he had surgery in Los Angeles. Neal ElAttrache, M.D., used a"speed bridge" technique, which has become more common in recent years for Achilles repairs. Experts say this method promotes quicker healing. For rehab, Rodgers is using blood flow restriction, a technique that allows him to build muscle with low-load exercise. Typically, it takes about three months for the Achilles tendon to heal, experts say. At that time, the athlete can jump into a more aggressive rehab plan. To play again this season, Rodgers' recovery period would have to be less than four months, which would be unprecedented for an NFL player.
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