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Aaron Rodgers return may hinge on outcome of Jets-Dolphins

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 12/16/23

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appears to be at the one-yard line in his recovery from injury. But it remains to be seen if the Jets will actually let Rodgers get to the end zone.

Rodgers returned to the practice field late last month – less than three months after he suffered an Achilles tear in Week 1.

The four-time MVP reportedly impressed his teammates with some incredible plays in practice.

Rodgers has also impressed his team’s medical staff enough that the Jets QB is expected to be medically cleared to play as early as next week.

After recently being cleared to practice, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is likely to be medically cleared to play this week upcoming, league sources told ESPN.https://t.co/3xeoLRJSbB

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 17, 2023

However, Rodgers’ chances of playing may hinge on Sunday’s Jets-Dolphins game, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A Jets win would bump up the team’s record to 6-8 and keep their hopes alive for a playoff berth. A loss would give the team little incentive to put Rodgers at risk for further injury.

Rapoport adds that the Jets see Rodgers playing as “a serious long-shot” despite any medical clearance. Jets executives are said to prefer keeping Rodgers out until next year while allowing him to continue to progress this season.

The report also stated that Rodgers “pushed it extremely hard” in practice and will likely campaign to get on the field.

The Jets will have some serious decisions to make on their QB real soon.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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