Aaron Rodgers Returns To Jets Practice

Good morning, Sports fans!  We've got another action-packed Sports Report for ya this morning!  But first...did you see the Aaron Rodgers breaking news from yesterday?! [caption id="attachment_949868" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets reacts after throwing a first quarter touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson #17 in a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)[/caption]   Rodgers once again has everyone talking as he was cleared for "functional football activity" by the Jets and Rodgers attended practice yesterday. Coach Robert Saleh said that he’s not ready for full contact and it’s too early to know whether he’ll actually play this season. Rodgers recently said he would return to the Jets…if they are in playoff contention. [caption id="attachment_949874" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY - JULY 26: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets talks to reporters after training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on July 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)[/caption]   Rodgers hasn't played since Week 1 when he tore his Achilles after only four snaps in the Jets' season opener against the Buffalo Bills.  He's been on the sidelines since. [caption id="attachment_949865" align="aligncenter" width="594"] EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets sacked by defensive end Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)[/caption]   If Rodgers DOES come back...it'll be truly amazing.  They say it usually takes at least one YEAR to a year-and-a-half to come back from an Achilles injury.  Amazing!  We'll see! [caption id="attachment_949877" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] CANTON, OHIO - AUGUST 03: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on during a delay in the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)[/caption]