Aaron Rodgers To Return To NFL Soon, Walking Without Crutches

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgerscould return to the NFL sooner than originally planned as he is recovering from his surgery quickly and is already walking without crutches.

In August 2023, the future Hall of Famer came to a three-year, $112.5 million deal with the New York Jets, which included $75 million in fully guaranteed money for 2023 and 2024. However, Rodgers’ future with the Jets raised questions after he suffered a ruptured Achilles just four plays into his Jets season debut.

The quarterback underwent surgery days after the incident took place, and is already making a miraculous recovery.

Aaron Rodgers already made it known that he plans to play for the New York Jets again as just days after his surgery, he said "I think what I'd like to say is, give me the doubts," on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show." "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. That's all I need."

"So give me your doubts, give me your prognostications and then watch what I do," Rodgers added.

Now, it seems he is a man true to his word as just a few weeks after his surgery, he is walking without crutches! New York's "All-Access" team captured images of Rodgers walking on his own, which were shared on the "Pat McAfee Show".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzXHfYyVHyk&ab_channel=ThePatMcAfeeShow

The photos were from October 1, when Rodgers was visiting his team at MetLife Stadium preparing to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

Rodgers was seen wearing jeans, a T-shirt and athletic shoes as he walked around the locker room without crutches. When one team official warned Rodgers to be careful, the future Hall of Famer responded with "chill out".

Just a few days after Rodgers suffered the injury, the New York Jets quarterback took to Instagram to break his silence.

“Thank you to every person that has reached out, called, texted, DM’d connected through a friend, etc. It has meant a ton to me, and I’ll try and get back to all of you soon ?❤️,” Rodgers posted on Instagram at the time.

He added, “I’m completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love. ? Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I begin the healing process today. ? ♾️ ❤️”.

The quarterback then wrote a quote. “The night is darkest before the dawn. And I shall rise yet again,” he said before concluding with, “Proud of my guys, 1-0 ?️ #.”

The New York Jets are now 2-3 with Zach Wilson as their starting quarterback. The Jets will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. It is unclear if Aaron Rodgers will be present, but the quarterback was present at the team's last home game where he was escorted on a golf cart, holding onto his crutches.