Quarterback Aaron Rodgers took snaps at Jets practice on Friday—but not under center.
Rodgers filled in at linebacker on New York’s scout team defense for a few reps and hauled in an interception during a drill, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
“Jumped up and caught it with one hand,” tackle Duane Brown told Cimini of the interception. “He contested a catch and picked it off.”
Rodgers has been practicing two times per week since his 21-day practice window opened Nov. 29. Per Cimini, Rodgers took snaps at quarterback Thursday and participated in 7-on-7 drills.
“I’m getting better, improving,” Rodgers said Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show. “There's still some things that I have to do to be cleared.”
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Rodgers, who underwent surgery in September to repair a torn Achilles tendon, has been eyeing the Jets’ matchup against the Commanders on Dec. 24 for a potential return date. But New York, at 5–8, is currently out of the AFC playoff picture with a matchup looming against the Dolphins on Sunday.
If he’s cleared to play, Rodgers said he would only return if New York was battling for a playoff spot.
And yes, if he’s activated—which is still unlikely—it would be at quarterback, not linebacker.
