Aaron Rodgers was on the field throwing the ball

Rodgers seemed to comfortably throwing the football pre-gameLAPRESSE

In an unexpected display of resilience, Aaron Rodgers was spotted on the field ahead of the recent Jets-Eagles showdown, barely a month after undergoing a surgery to mend his torn Achilles tendon.

The scene at MetLife Stadium on Sunday was a testament to the 39-year-old’s dedication and tenacity. Though stationary, Rodgers was actively stepping into his throws, bearing weight on his left leg and ankle – the very one injured in the season opener against the Bills on September 11th. Following the injury, Rodgers underwent surgery in Los Angeles just two days later.

Rodgers is recovering at unprecedented speed

The Achilles tendon injury is notorious in the sporting world for its lengthy recovery time, typically sidelining players for 8 to 10 months. However, Rodgers, defying all odds, has expressed his desire to rejoin the season. Observing him walk unaided at the stadium, let alone actively throwing passes to Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (who was himself sidelined for the game due to a concussion) for about 15 minutes, made one thing abundantly clear: counting Rodgers out may be premature.

The quarterback’s recent appearance is not a one-off. He’s been present for the last two Jets home games, a strong indication of his commitment to his team and making a return. He further solidified this by revealing to NBC that he’s planning a full-time return to the team following the bye week.

In a sport where injuries are par for the course, Rodgers serves as an inspiration. His potential return to the field post such a significant injury and surgery might go down as one of the most notable comebacks in NFL history, should he successfully make it. For now, Jets fans and football fans will have to wait to see if Rodgers can actually pull off the unthinkable.