FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is planning to intensify his practice regimen next week, with the hope of returning sooner than expected.
Rodgers was thought to be targeting Dec. 24 as a potential return from his torn Achilles -- only 3 ½ months removed from surgery -- but he wouldn't rule out an earlier comeback.
"Anything is possible," he said Thursday in an off-camera interview with beat writers.
This doesn't mean his return is a sure thing. Rodgers made it clear that the Jets (4-7) need to be alive in the playoff race.