![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/aaron-rodgers-may-have-reason-to-believe-he-could-return-to-nfl-this-season-after-surgery/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1_GettyImages-1676580167.jpg&description=The New York Jets have ruled quarterback Aaron Rodgers out for the remainder of the 2023 - but there is a chance he could be back for any potential playoff games later this season New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers could return from injury as soon as January after undergoing innovative surgery. Rodgers, 39, went under the knife on Wednesday in Los Angeles, some 48 hours after completely tearing his left Achilles four snaps into Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. The day after, a statement shared by the team ruled him out of the rest of the 2023 season. However, the four-time NFL MVP continues to hold out hope of returning to play a part in potential playoff games during the new year. He said as much while refusing to rule out playing again this season earlier this week. The reasons for such optimism are now apparent. It is because of the particular operation Rodgers underwent earlier this week. As NFL.com reports, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed a procedure that places a brace inside the back of the lower leg and over the ruptured tendon. It is called an Achilles 'speed bridge' and aims to speed up rehabilitation by strengthening the repair and protecting it from stretching. They add that this procedure facilitates the possibility of returning to fitness in four months. If Rodgers can hit that timeline, that would see him back during mid-January's wild-card round of the playoffs. But there is no guarantee that he will heal at such speed as it depends on how the body responds. Rodgers also faces risks of requiring further surgery despite the possible benefits. However, he is not publicly countenancing such setbacks as was apparent when appearing on Saturday's The Pat McAfee Show. "There have been some guys with some interesting timetables on Achilles returns, but we'll see what happens," Rodgers said. "There's a process." While hopeful, he was unwilling to make predictions on the process. "I'm not going to make any of those statemen){kind=link}
The New York Jets have ruled quarterback Aaron Rodgers out for the remainder of the 2023 – but there is a chance he could be back for any potential playoff games later this season
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers could return from injury as soon as January after undergoing innovative surgery.
Rodgers, 39, went under the knife on Wednesday in Los Angeles, some 48 hours after completely tearing his left Achilles four snaps into Monday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. The day after, a statement shared by the team ruled him out of the rest of the 2023 season.
However, the four-time NFL MVP continues to hold out hope of returning to play a part in potential playoff games during the new year. He said as much while refusing to rule out playing again this season earlier this week.
The reasons for such optimism are now apparent. It is because of the particular operation Rodgers underwent earlier this week. As NFL.com reports, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed a procedure that places a brace inside the back of the lower leg and over the ruptured tendon.