Rodgers on return: ‘Give me your doubts… then watch what I do’
For the first time since his season-ending Achilles injury Monday night against the Bills, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly on “The Pat Mcafee Show” on Friday.
After Leonard Floyd’s sack, Rodgers got up initially, but once he knew he suffered a significant injury, he returned to the ground before trainers escorted him off the field. The next day, Rodgers had an MRI and officially learned he had, in fact, torn his Achilles and was out for the season.
Rodgers then promptly had surgery. As for his future, Rodgers, who will be 40 in December, didn’t sound like someone ready to hang up his cleats.
“Give me the doubts,” Rodgers said. “Give me the doubts, give me the timetables, give me all the things you think can, will, or should happen because all I need is that one extra little percent of inspiration, that’s all I need. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News
Patriots
The Patriots could be down two Week 1 starters on their offensive line for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, and might be without their most experienced defensive back. None, however, have been ruled out yet. Pats cornerback Jonathan Jones was officially listed as questionable on the team’s injury report Friday with left tackle Trent Brown and right guard/tackle Sidy Sow. Brown and Sow missed every practice this week with concussions. Starting center David Andrews (hamstring) and rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte were removed from the injury report, indicating they’ve been cleared to play. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald