Reflecting on a roller coaster of emotions, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers opened up about his "wild year," which began with a season-ending Achilles tear on Sept. 11. In a recent interview on the "I Can Fly" podcast, Rodgers, 40, revealed that he initially thought his career might be over due to the injury. He described the trade to the Jets, after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, as a revitalizing experience that reignited his passion for football.
Despite the setback, Rodgers described his time with the Jets as "absolutely beautiful and special and deep and rich and yummy." He particularly highlighted the experience of running out with the American flag during pregame introductions as "one of the highest highs" of his sporting career. However, his joy quickly turned to devastation when he was carted off the field with a season-ending injury during the Jets' first possession of the season.
Following the injury, Rodgers underwent surgery and embarked on a challenging road to recovery. He admitted that asking for help was difficult but credited his close friends for their unwavering support during tough times. Looking back, Rodgers expressed gratitude for the positive moments and the lessons learned throughout his journey.
Now, nearly seven months after surgery, Rodgers is gearing up to participate in OTA practices next month, according to coach Robert Saleh. Despite the ups and downs, Rodgers remains excited about playing football again, emphasizing that the sport is his "happy place" where he feels most in control of his athletic ability. He expressed eagerness to return to the field and compete alongside his teammates.
In a surprising revelation, Rodgers acknowledged that he was a "finalist" to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Jets owner Woody Johnson confirmed Rodgers' commitment to football, stating that the quarterback is "getting back to football 100 percent" and is fully focused on his return to the game.
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