Aaron Rodgers latest athlete to attempt return after torn Achilles - ESPN

Aaron Rodgers' season was effectively over after just one drive when he suffered a torn Achilles in the New York Jets' season opener. A torn Achilles is one of the more challenging injuries to recover from for any player, let alone for a near 40-year-old in his 19th season.

But, in recent days, Rodgers has expressed optimism that he can return this season. On «The Pat McAfee Show» last week, he said he's «well ahead of the normal protocols.» Rodgers showed up to the Jets' «Sunday Night Football» game against the Kansas City Chiefs two weeks ago, crutches in hand and walking gingerly.

On another «The Pat McAfee Show» appearance on Tuesday, Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins — who is also rehabbing a torn Achilles — interrupted Rodgers' interview to encourage the quarterback to get back to work.

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to get back to his rehab