One of the most anticipated storylines of the 2023 season went down with Aaron Rodgers four plays into his debut as a Jet. The quarterback suffered a season-ending Achilles injury on the season-opening drive and endured a year’s worth of recovery before returning to the field just two weeks ago.
The 41-year-old has New York at an even 1-1 record after two games so far this season, losing to the 49ers in San Francisco and beating the Titans at home. Head coach Robert Saleh surely still has reason to believe his quarterback can lead the team to the postseason despite a somewhat slow start.
It’s certainly not an easy task coming back from a torn Achilles, but Rodgers was activated off the injured reserve with a few weeks remaining in the 2023 season. Though he didn’t see the field, he continued to practice with the team until making a full-time return to practice in May during OTAs.
So, what exactly did the veteran quarterback do to maximize and speed up his recovery to return at his best for this season? Netflix announced a documentary series titled “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” on Sept. 9 to premiere later this year, wherein the streaming service followed Rodgers throughout his year on the sideline, offering a first look at everything he went through during injury rehab.
Here’s everything to know about “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” including explaining the Netflix docuseries on the mercurial Jets quarterback.
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What is ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma?’
Produced by Religion of Sports, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films, “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” is an intimate look at Rodgers’ comeback from his season-ending Achilles injury. Additionally, the series will explore his life and career so far, delving into what has made him such a mainstay in the NFL both on the field and in football media.
In addition to the upcoming documentary, Religion of Sports has also produced “Simone Biles Rising” and “McGregor Forever.” Skydance Sports and NFL Films are also working with Netflix on a 10-part series chronicling Jerry Jones’ and his journey transforming the Dallas Cowboys franchise.
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How many episodes is ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma?’
The series is slated to contain three episodes, all three of which will be released at once. Each part will run around 60 minutes, meaning the entire documentary shouldn’t take longer than three hours to finish.
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When will ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma?’ be released?
“Aaron Rodgers: Enigma” will drop on Netflix on Tuesday, Dec. 17 as one of several sports-centered productions the streaming service will release in the next year.
The same day the Rodgers docuseries was announced, Netflix also revealed it picked up a third season of “Full Swing” and a fifth season of “UNTOLD” for 2025, as well as the upcoming Cowboys series. Additionally, “The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox,” “Rez Ball,” “Polo,” and “Senna” will premier in the coming months along with Part 2 of “Simone Biles Rising.”
Eight days after the premiere of Rodgers’ story, Netflix will make its first foray into airing the NFL as part of its latest efforts to become more involved in live sports. Both Christmas Day games in 2024 will appear on the streaming service, though neither involves the Jets quarterback.
‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma’ trailer
When Netflix announced the “Enigma” series, it also released a first look at Rodgers’ journey back from injury. In the clip, the quarterback speaks with the orthopedic surgeon who repaired his Achilles, Dr. Neal Elattrache. Here’s the full trailer for the documentary.
Aaron Rodgers prepares for his comeback in the first look at the new documentary series Aaron Rodgers: Enigma. Premiering December 17. pic.twitter.com/kSCxjEUKsJ
— Netflix (@netflix) September 9, 2024
