New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers tried his hand at a new job Thursday, jumping on the phone to help the team sell tickets and even connect a fan to extra seats.
In a video posted to the Jets' social media, Rodgers was recorded talking to a fan and trying to convince them to buy tickets. He later offered to connect the fan to seats from his own allocation.
'Have you been to any competitions this year? Was that the only one?' Rodgers asked the fan at the beginning of the video.
'So you go into matches 1-0? Clearly we have to find a way to get you back. How do we do that? Should we offer you some free tickets or what? I don't know yet if I'm authorized to do that… I have a few extras, I'll get you two tickets.'
Rodgers then handed the phone back to the Jets representative sitting next to him so he could take down the fan's email address and provide it.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took time Tuesday to help the team sell tickets
Rodgers was cleared to return to training with the team on Wednesday after suffering an Achilles tendon injury
Head coach Robert Saleh said Rodgers' return had more to do with 'a progression in his rehabilitation'
The quarterback, who turns 40 this weekend, took further steps in his recovery this week when he returned to practice after being cleared for “functional football activities.”
Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon in his Jets debut on September 11.
“This is less preparation to play and more progress in his rehabilitation,” head coach Robert Saleh said, confirming doctors are happy Rodgers is speeding his recovery.
'He has already sacrificed so much for the organization. It's a testament to who he is as a person.
“Instead of throwing to a strength and conditioning coach, he can throw to his teammates.
Allowing Rodgers to step foot on the practice field opened the 21-day window the team will have to activate him from injured reserve.
Rodgers confirmed on Thursday that he was far from ready to play, but refused to rule out a return before December 24. “Anything is possible,” he said.