A few snaps into the 2023 season, newly acquired star quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury that ended any meaningful hope the New York Jets had of contending. Despite Rodgers’ repeated indications during the season that he intended to make a comeback in 2023, the Jets were unable to muster any genuine hope of making it to the postseason, and the mysterious star was sidelined for the whole season.
Many have questioned how long Rodgers, who turned 40 this past weekend, intends to play in the NFL. Rodgers, for his part, doesn’t appear to be planning to hang up his cleats anytime soon.
According to John Breech of CBS Sports (via Bravo), Rodgers stated, “I got back on the practice field late in the season and couldn’t get to a top speed sprinting, but really been in a good place rehab-wise, from the start, and feeling really good.” “I hope to play for two, three, or four more years, but good fortune is also necessary there.”
To be successful into their 40s as an NFL quarterback, a player must possess a unique blend of skill, luck, and physical fitness. Naturally, Tom Brady kept up his superb play well into that decade, but he is more often seen as the exception than the rule.
Whatever the situation, Jets supporters will be hoping that Aaron Rodgers takes this summer to properly heal from his injuries in order to be primed to dominate the league in 2024.
