The Facts: Following up on this week's Team Notes. ... The Jets have opened the 21-day practice window for Rodgers to return from injured reserve.

Diehards Line: Rodgers -- only 10 weeks removed from surgery -- wanted to start practicing in early December, with the hope of playing again this season. "When we get a doctor's note that says he's clear, he'll be cleared for practice then," HC Robert Saleh said this week. Apparently they have that note. Rodgers is said to be targeting the Dec. 24 game against the Washington Commanders for his return. Remember: No NFL player has ever torn his Achilles tendon during the regular season and returned that same regular season. ... Stay tuned. We'll have more on this in coming days.