Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘has no restrictions’ and is ‘doing everything’ in OTAs

The NFL put Aaron Rodgers‘ return from a torn Achilles in prime time by selecting the New York Jets to open the season on “Monday Night Football” at the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.

The good news for New York is the Jets’ 40-year-old quarterback is well on his way to starting that game (Sept. 8) fully healthy given what he is doing during the organized team activities (OTAs) portion of the offseason schedule. 

“For him to push the envelope and continue his rehab, he has no restrictions, and he looks good man,” New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday. “The arm talent is still there, but it’s really just reacclimating to everything, and we’re trying a bunch of new stuff too. Just trying to evolve within the offense.”

When Saleh was asked the follow-up question of if Rodgers is taking snaps under center and having proper footwork on handoffs, the head coach had a brief reply about the extent of his quarterback’s current capabilities.

“He is doing everything.” 

Everything will certainly be required for Rodgers while facing a 49ers pass rush that will include 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Javon Hargrave and veteran edge rusher Leonard Floyd — the player who sacked him on the play during the “Monday Night Football” season opener in 2023 against the Buffalo Bills that resulted in Rodgers tearing his Achilles.