New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was throwing passes before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, nearly five weeks after tearing his Achilles.
Wearing a white long-sleeved T-shirt, black sweatpants and a multicolored Jets cap, the 39-year-old Rodgers walked around without the aid of crutches or a walking boot and had a catch with cornerbackThe four-time NFL MVP, who is on injured reserve, stepped into a few of his throws and put some weight on his left leg while tossing the 15-yard passes. He also chatted with several teammates and coaches on the field while the Jets warmed up.
Rodgers rejoined his teammates for the second time since being injured four snaps into his debut with the Jets on Sept. 11. He also attended New York's loss to thetwo weeks ago before returning home, but he was on crutches on the sideline before that game and watched from a suite with Jets owner Woody Johnson.Rodgers has been rehabilitating in the Los Angeles area after having surgery two days after the injury.
The Jets posted video of Rodgers riding in a golf cart, which stopped in front of the team's locker room entrance. Rodgers got off without any trouble and walked inside without crutches.
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