FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Aaron Rodgers' improbable comeback from a torn Achilles tendon has taken the next step.
The New York Jets opened the 21-day practice window for the quarterback on Wednesday -- exactly 11 weeks after he had surgery -- with Rodgers cleared for some football activities.
Coach Robert Saleh said the four-time NFL MVP, who turns 40 on Saturday, will be limited at practice and is not cleared for contact. Saleh said there's no added risk in taking this step, emphasizing it's not necessarily a signal that Rodgers will play again this season as much as it is the next part of the quarterback's rehabilitation process.