to practice Wednesday, le s than three months after suffering a torn Achilles. It's the next step in an unprecedented recovery effort from the 39-year-old quarterback, who told reporters Thursday that it's "po sible" he'll return to game action in the coming weeks, while cautioning that New York needs Brian Flynn Women Jersey to remain competitive to justify his comeback.Rodgers admitted he is not close to being ready to play, , but left the door open for a return prior to Christmas Eve, the date of the Jets' first game following his three-week practice window."Anything is po sible," he said, adding that he doesn't believe "it would make sense" to take the field if the Jets are eliminated from playoff contention before then.CBS Sports HQ Injury Expert Marty Jaramillo believes Rodgers' medical team "will hold their breath if he comes back," and Jordan Binnington Women Jersey that Week 16 remains the most likely date for a return. Designated to return from injured reserve, Rodgers has 21 days to be activated, or else he'll be required to mi s the remainder of the 2023 season. The QB has said repeatedly he's ahead of schedule in his Achilles rehab, reportedly targeting the Christmas Eve matchup for a return."His recovery is Shayne Corson Kids Jersey on pace to slash traditional rehab protocols by (more than) half," Jaramillo told CBSSports.com Wednesday. "Week 16 would be four months from surgery. At minimum, it's typically eight to 12 months. At the end of the day, he Zach Sanford Women Jersey is in charge, and (his) medical team is letting Aaron do his thing with key constraints." NYJ QB #8 If Rodgers isn't ready to play in Week 16, Jaramillo believes "there is zero upside for him (playing) this season." By that point, the Jets (4-7) could be as good as 7-7 or as worse as 4-10, which would Alex Pietrangelo Jersey likely leave them outside the playoff race. And if Rodgers is serious about returning for a full 2024 season, it's probable that staying sidelined and slowing down the rehab proce s could be beneficial. "He is pushing biology as far as it can be pushed," Jaramillo said. "But for those of us in sports medicine, we know biology can fight back."