Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a potential season-ending Achilles injury, was on the field with crutches before Sunday’s game. And he even threw a pass.
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers was at MetLife Stadium for his first public appearance since suffering a season-ending Achilles tear on the Jets opening possession of the season. Rodgers was back on the field Sunday before the game, walking with crutches. Rodgers greeted teammates and sat on the bench during warmups. He chatted with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and shortly after, quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
The speed bridge, which reportedly enhances the strength of the repair and protects the Achilles from stretching, has the potential to help an athlete recover in as little as four months.“I think what I’d like to say is, give me the doubts,” Rodgers said in an appearance on ESPN's “The Pat McAfee Show” days after the surgery."Give me the timetables. Give me all the things that you think can, should or will happen because all I need is that one little extra percent of inspiration.
The team signed veteran quarterback Trevor Siemian this week for his second stint with the team. Siemian, selected in the seventh round of the 2015 draft by the Denver Broncos, spending his rookie season as a backup to Peyton Manning during the team's Super Bowl championship season. Siemian has gone 13-17 as a starter in his career.
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