Aaron Rodgers says return this season unlikely, gives update on Jets' future

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Despite a report last week that Aaron Rodgers would "likely" be medically cleared to return this week, Rodgers all but shut that down.

The four-time MVP ruptured an Achilles on just his fourth snap as a New York Jet, but he was quick to say he was hopeful for a return this season.

However, with the Jets having to decide to activate him from injured reserve by Wednesday, the 40-year-old admitted he's not 100% healthy and likely will sit out the remainder of the season.

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Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets during the third quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.  (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Rodgers had long eyed this Sunday as his potential return date, but he understands it's not possible being where he's at in his rehab..

"If I was 100% today I would definitely be pushing to play, but the fact is I’m not," Rodgers said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show." "I’ve been working hard, but I’m still 14 weeks tomorrow from my surgery and at 14 weeks out, that’s just not realistic. 

"I feel like in the next 3-4 weeks it would be possible, but obviously not there right now. The whole time it’s been hoping we’re still in it because it was unrealistic to think that I would be 100% to be medically cleared at any point during the regular season."

Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) sacks New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) early in the first quarter during the home opener at MetLife Stadium Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Rodgers was carted off the field after being hit. (Danielle