Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The New York Jets landed superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers in an offseason blockbuster trade.
But his time under center was short-lived after he injured his Achilles on the fourth play of the season. Rodgers has since undergone an innovative surgery that could accelerate the quarterback's recovery time.
Normally, Achilles injuries require anywhere from nine months to a year of recovery time. But Rodgers has suggested he'll suit up again this season, and he doubled down Saturday on his hope to play again this year. "It’s a process, step by step, day by day," Rodgers told NBC Sports when he appeared at Santa Anita Park for the Breeders’ Cup. "There’s some great days, some rough days.
But the goal for me is to come back this year." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the sideline during the first half of a game against the New York Giants Oct.