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New York Jets franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered what looked to be a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 1, but he has since toyed with the possibility of returning before the end of the campaign.
However, despite his best efforts, Rodgers will not play against the Cleveland Browns tonight. The New York Jets have been eliminated from postseason contention, so there's no point in Rodgers risking a re-injury by appearing before the end of the season.
This puts an end to a valiant effort to make the fastest return to action from a full Achilles tear in the history of the NFL.
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Aaron Rodgers' injury status for Thursday Night Football vs Browns
According to the New York Jets injury report, Aaron Rodgers is listed as OUT of the Thursday Night Football game versus the Cleveland Browns.
According to Jets head coach, Robert Saleh, Rodgers ran the scout-team offense last Friday in an 11-on-11 period. The perennial Pro Bowler has been practicing only one or two days a week.
Furthermore, the franchise announced that backup QB Zach Wilson (concussion) is out for the second straight game, meaning Trevor Siemian will start again in the Thursday Night Football game.
Week 17 TNF schedule: How to watch Jets vs. Browns live
The New York Jets and Cleveland Browns are set to face off in Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season. The game will be both teams' last in 2023.
The Cleveland Browns come into the game as significant favorites and are fresh off a routine win over the Houston Texans. The Browns were led by veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, who threw for 368 yards and three touchdowns.
As for the New York Jets, they, too, are coming off a win in Week 16. However, theirs was a much closer contest, as they triumphed over the Washington Commanders 30-28. Breece Hall was their best player in Week 16, as he rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns and racked up 96 receiving yards.
Here's what you need to know about the game:
- Livestream: FuboTV and DAZN
- TV: Amazon Prime Video
- Venue: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
- When: Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. ET
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