Aaron Rodgers might have 'a little smirk’ before his 5th snap in the Jets’ opener to mark his return
Aaron Rodgers is nearly a year removed from the torn Achilles tendon that ended his first season with the New York Jets after just four snaps
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
Published - Sep 05, 2024, 06:21 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:31 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh chuckled as a reporter finished asking a question that was no laughing matter a year ago.
Did the New York Jets coach think he — and perhaps the rest of the franchise — might exhale a bit when Aaron Rodgers and the offense reach the fifth snap of their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night?
“Probably,” Saleh said Thursday while looking down and smiling. “Nah, we're fine.”
Saleh then went to use a popular expression when he apparently realized he didn't want to jinx anything.
