Aaron Rodgers ready to 'let loose' as he works to get more comfortable in return from Achilles injury

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On Monday night, Aaron Rodgers took the field as the New York Jets' quarterback for only the second time in two seasons. 

Last season, the four-time NFL MVP suffered a season-ending Achilles tear on his fourth snap of the season opener against the Buffalo Bills. 

After a year of rehab, the 40-year-old stepped back onto the field against the San Francisco 49ers almost a year to the day after the Achilles tear. 

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.  (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Jets lost 32-19 to the 49ers Monday night despite the absence of star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey due to a calf injury.

Rodgers discussed how his body felt during and after the game on an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show."

"Yeah, my body held up," he said. "I feel like I'm gonna keep on getting more comfortable out there.

"Meaning the more I play, the more potential for scrambles could happen with each game, where I get even more confident and really let loose. But I feel 100% [confident]. It's just maybe I can do a little bit more every single week."

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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of a game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Before the game, the quarterback reflected on his journey to getting back on the field.

"It's such a long road. I thought about all the different things that happened