Aaron Rodgers activated from IR by Jets, but won’t play this season

Aaron Rodgers activated from IR by Jets, but won’t play this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Aaron Rodgers will remain on the practice field to continue working on his return for the New York Jets — for next season.

The four-time NFL MVP was activated from the injured reserve list Wednesday, a move coach Robert Saleh said is merely the next step in Rodgers’ rehabilitation from a torn left Achilles tendon.

The Jets had until Wednesday to activate Rodgers — whose 21-day practice window began Nov. 29 — or he would revert back to IR for the rest of the season.

Instead, Rodgers will be able to participate at practice as part of New York’s 53-man roster. Players on IR can remain with the team but can’t practice.

“We’ve got the roster flexibility with all the different things that have happened over the course of the last couple of weeks,” Saleh said, referring to several other injuries suffered by Jets players. “It’s all part of his rehab and just having him out on the football field is a plus for everybody. It’s a plus for him, it’s a plus for his teammates, so we’re going to keep him on the 53.”

Fullback Nick Bawden was released from the roster to make room for Rodgers.

The 40-year-old Rodgers said Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” he’s not yet 100% healthy and is still a few weeks away. He said if the Jets remained in the playoff hunt, he would have pushed to play Sunday against Washington, but New York was routed 30-0 and eliminated from postseason contention for the 13th straight year.

“He tried everything he could to get back,” Saleh said. “And, you know, who knows if the circumstances were different? Get a couple of these wins, maybe we’re having a different conversation. But I know he gave everything he could.”

Rodgers reiterated his goal has been to play “at least two years,” and he considered this season a “lost” year. So, he doesn’t anticipate next season being his last in the NFL.

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Publish date : 2023-12-21 01:05:06

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