Aaron Rodgers aiming to return this season regardless of Jets' record: report

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Aaron Rodgers has been vocal in his belief that he could return from his ruptured Achilles this season.

The four-time MVP suffered what everyone thought was a season-ending injury in just his fourth snap in a New York Jets uniform, abruptly ending any expectation any Jet fan had.

However, less than a week after he had surgery, he told everyone to "give me your doubts, give me your prognostications and then watch what I do."

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Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, reacts on the field after the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New York Jets 27-6 at MetLife Stadium on November 6, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

So, it sounded like all the Jets had to do was stay afloat and sneak into the playoffs, and Rodgers would get back on the field. But the season is slipping away fast.

New York is 4-6, and at the time of publishing, they were trailing the Miami Dolphins in their Black Friday game, so most playoff hope is gone.

Apparently, though, that is not stopping Rodgers from wanting to play this season.

According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, Rodgers wants to play this season, no matter what the Jets' record is when he's ready to come back.

Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, throws the football prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

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"I was told originally that if [the Jets are] out of playoff contention, Aaron will probably not try to come