Jets open 21-day practice window for QB Aaron Rodgers as he eyes return

Back soon? Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a football before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium on November 06, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)

By Frank Schwab, Yahoo Sports

Maybe Aaron Rodgers really will make it back this season. He’s going to practice, at least.

The New York Jets announced that they have opened the 21-day window for Rodgers to return to practice. Rodgers tore his Achilles on the first drive of the regular-season opener, on the Jets' fourth offensive play.

Rodgers was on injured reserve. At the end of the 21-day window, if Rodgers has not been activated from IR he will remain there. The end of the 21-day window is before the Jets’ Week 16 game.