Aaron Rodgers is ready.
Jets coach Robert Saleh said Friday there are “no restrictions” on Rodgers when the team begins OTA practice on May 20.
The Jets are currently in Phase 2 of their offseason program.
Phase 3 begins May 20 and allows teams to conduct non-contact, 11-on-11 periods that are closer to actual practice than those allowed in Phases 1 and 2.
“Once we get into stage three, we don’t foresee any restrictions on what we can and cannot do with him,” Saleh said.
Rodgers will be out for eight months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon.
Rodgers attempted to return last season and practiced with the team at the end of the season, but was not cleared to participate in games.
Rodgers, 40, has been participating in Jets practices in recent weeks.
“That guy can still throw,” Saleh said. “Obviously, he’s still working on his rehabilitation, but there’s nothing wrong with his trajectory.”
Last year, Rodgers was injured on the fourth snap of the season, and the Jets’ season ended soon after.
The team went 7-10 and played against three other quarterbacks: Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian.
Rodgers is ready to return, but one of his reserves still has work to do.
Jordan Travis, who was drafted in the fifth round last week, attended minicamp with other rookies on Friday, but was mostly a spectator.
Travis broke his leg on Nov. 18 while playing at Florida State University.
“Obviously, he’s still rehabilitating,” Saleh said. “We’ll continue to work it out. We’re trying to figure out what he can and can’t do. No matter what he clears medically, we’ll continue to work with him. He’s expected to be ready by training camp.”
First-round OT Olu Fashanu said he is dealing with a quad injury sustained at the scouting combine. During Friday’s practice, he was working with team trainers.
