Jets head coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers will not play in at least the first two preseason games.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Aaron Rodgers ' next snap in a game for the New York Jets might be the season opener.Coach Robert Saleh said Tuesday his 'instinct' is to keep the 40-year-old quarterback on the sideline for all three of the Jets' preseason games this summer. But Saleh also left open the possibility of Rodgers playing in the finale against the Giants on Aug. 24.Rodgers hasn't played since tearing his left Achilles tendon four snaps into last year's season opener.
Rodgers asked to play in that game to use it as a final tune-up for the regular season.Read more: Aaron Rodgers not happy after Jets' offense sputters at training campThe Jets will have one joint practice against each of their preseason opponents -- Washington, Carolina and the Giants -- and Saleh sees a lot of value in those for players preparing for the regular season.'Those preseason practices are so game like,' Saleh said. 'The only difference is you're not tackling.
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