Aaron Rodgers Tweaks Calf in OTA's, Media Melts Down

Reporters had a meltdown -- understandably so -- when quarterback Aaron Rodgers was not participating in OTA practice on Wednesday afternoon. It was the first OTA pratice that was available to Jets beat reporters. Apparently Aaron Rodgers tweaked his calf or ankle -- depending on the report -- and only did a walk through. 

Jets quarterback's Aaron Rodgers (8) and Zach Wilson (2). 

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Rodgers told reporters afterwards that it is not believed to be a serious injury.

 

Wide receiver Allen Lazard also sustained a groin injury and walked off the field after remaining on the ground for a few minutes. Lazard later tweeted that he was A-Ok. 

Moreover Zach Wilson reportedly looked fantastic in seven-on-seven drills. 

What does this all mean? In the words of Rick Moranis in Spaceballs, "Absolutely nothing." It's OTA's! It's May 23! Relax folks. Yes, it was alarming for a New York minute, but as long as Rodgers was walking around just fine, and felt good afterwards that is all that matters. His health, of course, is paramount to the Jets success this season. 

As for Wilson, I don't know what to say; it's seven-on-seven drills. This is a guy who was slinging the ball all over the place during pre-draft workouts as we all remember before the Jets drafted him two years ago. He should look sharp in the drill -- he's in his third in the league now. If he is getting better, and improving all to the good for the Jets future beyond the 2023 season.