‘Give me a few weeks’: Aaron Rodgers tells Derwin James after Jets, Chargers game
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 Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Aaron Rodgers may be back on the field sooner than anyone expected.
The Jets’ quarterback was at the Monday Night Football Game when his team took on the Chargers. He wasn’t dressed to play but that didn’t stop him from completing a few passes before the game. Rodgers had torn his Achilles during the first game of the season and his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11, TMZ reported.
The team posted a video on social media of him planting his foot and following through with the pass, with the caption “lettin’ it rip.”
TMZ reported he was also seen walking normally — without a limp or crutches — 56 days after his injury. The Jets also showed a very short clip of him stepping from a team cart in a tunnel under the stadium.
After the game, Rodgers was caught by ESPN talking to Chargers defensive back Derwin James, who asked the QB, “When are you coming back?” To which Rodgers answered, “Give me a few weeks,” NBC Sports reported.
The Jets lost to the Chargers 27-6, and turned over the football three times, according to Bleacher Report. The Jets are 4-4 this year with Zach Wilson behind center in place of Rodgers.
Through the years 2005: Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2005 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images) (NFL Photos/Getty Images /NFL via Getty Images)
Through the years 2008: Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers poses for his 2008 NFL headshot at photo day in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Getty Images) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Through the years Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers poses with the MVP trophy after speaking to the media during a press conference at Super Bowl XLV Media Center on February 7, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Through the years In this handout photo provided by Disney, Super Bowl XLV Most Valuable Player Aaron Rodgers takes a celebratory ride with Mickey Mouse, following the Green Bay Packers' 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers February 6, 2011, at Walt Disney World Resort February 7, 2011 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Rodgers was 24 for 39 for 304 yards and threw three touchdowns in the Packers' Super Bowl win. Immediately after Super Bowl XLV was over, Rodgers shouted "I'm Going to Disney World!" and "I'm Going to Disneyland!" for TV cameras as the star of the latest Disney Parks advertisement. (Photo by Gene Duncan/Disney via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
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Through the years NFL player Aaron Rodgers attends the 88th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Through the years NFL player Aaron Rodgers (L) and host Danica Patrick attend The 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers shares a moment with former quarterback Brett Favre during a ceremony for the late Bart Starr at halftime of the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after getting the win against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) (Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-23 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 12, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFC Championship game at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry how/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates scoring his first running touchdown of the season in the 2nd quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lambeau Field on November 15, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Through the years Davante Adams #17 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates with teammate Aaron Rodgers #12 following a nine yard touchdown reception during the third quarter of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on December 06, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The touchdown marks Rodgers' 400th career touchdown pass. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks on in the second half against the New York Jets during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 21, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers takes the field during player introductions against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Through the years Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after running for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)