Jets’ Rodgers Using Doubters as Motivation and Indicates He'll Play Again After Torn Achilles Tendon

Aaron Rodgers (8) of the New York Jets passes as Greg Rousseau (50) of the Buffalo Bills defends in the first quarter of the NFL game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sept. 11, 2023. Mike Stobe/Getty Images

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.—New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he‘ll use doubters as motivation in his rehabilitation from Achilles tendon surgery and indicates he’ll play football again — perhaps even this season.

Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon on the fourth snap of his debut with his new team on Monday night, a 22-16 overtime victory over Buffalo. The four-time NFL MVP had surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles.