Report: Rodgers underwent innovative surgery with hopes of playoff return

Aaron Rodgers is doing everything possible to keep the door open on a playoff return.

The New York Jets quarterback underwent an innovative surgery on his torn left Achilles that could possibly get him back on the field faster than expected, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.

Rodgers had an Achilles "speed bridge," which involves an internal brace being placed on the ailment in the procedure. The alternative surgery was created with the intention that athletes could return from a torn Achilles in roughly four months, Rapoport and Pelissero add. However, the procedure does not guarantee a faster recovery, and Rodgers' age and rehab will also be a factor.

There is reportedly also the possibility that the veteran gets platelet-rich plasma injections.

Rodgers left the door open on a possible playoff return earlier this week, stating "anything's possible" during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." He also alluded to the fact that his rehab plan would "shock" people.

"There's a lot of different ideas about the overall length of the rehab," Rodgers said Friday. "I think what I like to say is just because somebody hasn't ever done it a certain way doesn't mean it's not possible. Definitely some odds stacked against me based on age, but I like it."

The 39-year-old tore his Achilles just four snaps into his highly anticipated Jets debut on Monday night. The Jets turned to Zach Wilson in the prime-time victory over the Buffalo Bills.