Aaron Rodgers is back. On Wednesday, the first day of training camp for the New York Jets , the veteran quarterback practiced at full speed, without any visible limitation. QB1.
pic.twitter.com/pvMMp0wznd Rodgers participated even in 7-on-7 drills.
And he started hot, completing his first four passes to Garrett Wilson twice, Jeremy Ruckert, and Braelon Allen. The results were not as good in red-zone periods, completing only two of seven passes. Rodgers showed his usual pocket movement and footwork.
Aaron Rodgers does some throwing at Jets practice pic.twitter.com/rVvk2crJxI Connection with an old friend Wide receiver Allen Lazard had a tough season in 2023 without Rodgers around.
But now that the starting quarterback is back from his Achilles injury, there is a fair expectation about what Lazard can do as well. They had a strong connection when they played together for the Green Bay Packers — Lazard was the Packers' leading receiver in 2022. The first throw of training camp was caught by Lazard, and he also caught a leaping touchdown from Rodgers in the red-zone period.
"He can still sling it," head coach Robert Saleh said after practice. "He's an unbelievable teammate. His wealth of knowledge and his understanding of football makes him pretty much another coach on the football field.
When he speaks, our guys listen." Leadership role Even though there was a controversy around Rodgers because of his mandatory minicamp absence , the quarterback is ready to keep leading the ro.