FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers is on track to be on the field without limitations for the New York Jets in a few weeks.
Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team's first day of rookie minicamp practices that Rodgers has looked good as he continues to work his way back eight months after in his Jets debut.
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