Warren Moon Applauds Aaron Rodgers For Not Rushing Back From Achilles Tear

Warren Moon says Aaron Rodgers deserves lots of credit score for shutting down his comeback efforts this week … explaining to TMZ Sports activities issues might have turned dire for the QB if he had continued his push to get again on the sector.

The Corridor of Fame quarterback — who is aware of a factor or two about taking part in into his 40s — stated on Wednesday he is glad Rodgers has determined to cease his pursuit of rejoining the Jets this season as a result of he had an actual worry the 4-time MVP might reinjure himself.

“Those Achilles injuries,” Moon stated, “even though the Achilles might be connected again, it still has to become much stronger.”

Rodgers revealed on “The Pat McAfee” Present on Tuesday he would not get back under center for NY in 2023 regardless of busting his ass since he suffered the injury on Sept. 11 — as a result of he is simply merely not one hundred pc.

He informed McAfee his leg is shut — however he wanted one other 3-to-4 weeks to essentially be ok with issues. And, with the Jets formally eradicated from playoff rivalry on Sunday, it simply appeared to make sense for the 40-year-old signal-caller to place his concentrate on preparing for 2024.

Moon clearly thinks that is an excellent plan … telling us that even when NY had been within the postseason hunt, he nonetheless would have slightly sat Rodgers.

“I still don’t think he should come back if he’s not 100 percent,” he stated.

His recommendation to Aaron going ahead was simply to remain in form — whereas ensuring his group makes it a precedence to encompass him with a superb offensive line subsequent season.