Aaron Rodgers, only three weeks removed from surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, said Tuesday that he\'s \"well ahead of the normal protocols\" and still hopes that he\'ll be able to return to the New York Jets this season.
\"There\'s nothing normal about how I\'m attacking this rehab,\" Rodgers said during his weekly appearance on \"The Pat McAfee Show.\" \"The common practice is about six weeks in a boot, and I was in a shoe in 13 days.
In addition to the Achilles tear, Rodgers revealed he is dealing with a deltoid issue. The deltoid is the main ligament on the inner ankle, and that explains why he\'s wearing an ankle brace.
A typical recovery is six to nine months, although medical experts have said it\'s possible to return in four to five months. A four-month timetable would take Rodgers into mid-January. The regular season ends Jan. 7.
Via Rich Cimini/ESPN
