FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a hamstring injury on top of a knee issue, but is expected to play Sunday at New England.
The 40-year-old Rodgers was listed as limited for the team’s walkthrough practice on Wednesday. “I think based on the (NFL) rules, you have to maybe put down anything you’re getting treatment for,” Rodgers said. “So yeah, I got treatment yesterday for my little hamstring tightness and my knee.
” Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said the hamstring ailment “kind of flared up” in the Jets' 37-15 loss to Pittsburgh last Sunday night. “They're going to assess it all week long and he's going to treat his butt off like he always does,” Ulbrich said. "Don't anticipate this affecting him in playing.
” Rodgers, who has said the past few weeks that he feels “banged up” and sprained his left ankle against Minnesota in London on Oct. 6, reached for the back of his left leg after one play at Pittsburgh. Ulbrich said the injuries “maybe” compromised Rodgers' ability to scramble out of the pocket against the Steelers.
“A few times when he'd normally take off and utilize his mobility,” Ulbrich said. “Historically, he's been one of the more mobile quarterbacks in this league, so, for sure.” Rodgers, who tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the season opener last year, said, “No, not really,” when asked if the injuries affected him.
The four-time NFL MVP is off to one of the worst .
