Aaron Rodgers looks nimble as he throws in a calf sleeve at New York Jets OTAs
Following a tweaked calf, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is nearly back to a full-go at New York Jets practice.
With the media in attendance at Tuesday’s practice, Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers returned to practice on Friday and has been participating in 7-on-7s, two-minute drills, and individuals, though the Jets are continuing to hold him out of 11-on-11 team drills to avoid any opportunities for defenders to get near his feet.
Team sessions now, no Aaron Rodgers, as Saleh wants to avoid him being out there for any contact opportunity. #Jets
On the second play, Zach Wilson delivers a confident one to Lazard, in timing/structure for around 8-12 yards.
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
Though he was held out of 11-on-11s, Rodgers still participated in practice, sporting a calf sleeve as he threw in front of the media.
New York #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, looking a bit more nimble today with his calf sleeve. (Yes, it’s a catch, Aaron.) pic.twitter.com/KbHcqIuZMP
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
Aaron Rodgers directing traffic, QB-RB drills. #Jets pic.twitter.com/u5kfTkorts
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
In drills, Rodgers connected with a pair of his projected starting wide receivers: his former Packers teammate, Allen Lazard, and his new No. 1 target, Garrett Wilson.
Aaron Rodgers is now working actual route concepts with his full arsenal of weapons (five) against air. Allen Lazard for a short one got things going. #Jets
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
First Aaron Rodgers 7v7 rep: Incomplete to Irvin Charles on intermediate shot. Second play: Complete quick one to Garrett Wilson for solid YAC opp. #Jets
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
More Aaron Rodgers at #Jets OTAs, including one to Allen Lazard and another to Garrett Wilson. pic.twitter.com/RviQg6BtlR
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
Tight end C.J. Uzomah also caught a pass from Rodgers after the veteran quarterback showed off his field vision.
Last Aaron Rodgers rep—before Zach Wilson replaces him—results in an Uzomah reception for a short gain. It wasn’t his first read (looked Garrett Wilson’s way first, opposite side of field). Or, he may have just been looking some defenders off, while knowing he wanted Uzomah…
— Robby Sabo (@RobbySabo) June 6, 2023
In other news, Saleh told the media that the Jets have canceled their scheduled three-day mandatory minicamp, which was to be held next week, June 13-15. Saleh cited his satisfaction with the work the team has done to this point as well as the team’s one-week-early start to training camp due to their selection for the Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns.
