According to the New York Post, a photo posted on social media showed New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hiking together as Rodgers continues to recover from a torn left Achilles.
The duo, accompanied by several dogs, were seen standing on a foothills trail in the picture.
“Hiking with @AaronRodgers12 and his amazing Achilles,” Kennedy wrote in his post of the image posted to X.
Hiking with @AaronRodgers12 and his amazing Achilles ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/zBbJWUdOS7
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) February 21, 2024
Rodgers suffered his injury early in the 2023 season, only four plays into a September game against the Buffalo Bills, which resulted in an overtime win for the Jets.
In addition to this, Rodgers has publicly endorsed Kennedy’s bid for presidency, citing his alignment with Kennedy’s views on vaccines and medical autonomy as key factors in his support.
“I believe in medical freedom and informed consent, and I’m voting for Robert Kennedy Jr.,” Rodgers said during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, the Post noted.
Rodgers, who criticized Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce as “Mr. Pfizer” for endorsing the COVID vaccine, has been a vocal advocate against mandatory vaccination.
"Our defense played really well and Mr. Pfizer didn't have a crazy impact on the game" 😂@AaronRodgers12 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/AGzbcRFjdi
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 3, 2023
The Jets anticipate that Rodgers will be fully recovered and ready to play by the beginning of the upcoming football season.
