Doctor suggests Aaron Rodgers could return to Jets by Week 1 next season: 'Very doable'

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Dr. Andrew J. Elliott of the Hospital for Special Surgery looked at the slowed-down footage of Aaron Rodgers' injury in his first start for the New York Jets on Monday night and knew an Achilles injury would be the diagnosis. 

"When I saw the reverberation clip, yes," Elliott told Fox News Digital when asked if he saw the clip where a clear pulse went through Rodgers' calf. 

The diagnosis was clear after Rodgers underwent an MRI on Tuesday, and he revealed Thursday night that he did not waste any time getting surgery done to repair the tendon. Rodgers shared a picture on his Instagram Stories, thanking Dr. Neal ElAttrache and his staff for a "great" surgery. 

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Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, prepares to snap the football during the first quarter of the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

Now, the road to recovery begins for Rodgers, and it is a long road to travel with an Achilles injury. However, though he has not made his intentions for the 2024 season known yet – Rodgers did vow to "rise again" in an Instagram post. Rodgers immediately getting surgery after learning of his diagnosis shows that he at least wants to start his recovery timeline as quickly as possible. 

So does that mean Rodgers can return next season by Week 1?

"I think that’s a very doable date," Elliott, who has performed over 250 minimally invasive Achilles tendon repairs, said decisively. 

Jets fans may be thinking there is no way a 40-year-old quarterback can be ready for next season after suffering that kind of