The prospect of Aaron Rodgers' return this season continues to linger over the New York Jets and the NFL.

Two months after tearing his Achilles in the Jets' season opener against the Buffalo Bills, the four-time league MVP is still fanning the flames of a potential comeback.

While greeting Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James following the Jets' loss Monday night at MetLife Stadium, Rodgers told the All-Pro that he needs a few weeks to get back on the field.

As he has for the past few games, Rodgers could be seen throwing a football down the field in pregame warmups, looking relatively comfortable despite suffering such a major injury.

The 39-year-old even went into a dropback before launching a pass.

The Jets can only hope that Rodgers' return is just a few weeks away, particularly after Monday night's lethargic offensive performance against the Chargers.

Going up against the second-worst defensive unit in the NFL, Zach Wilson and the rest of New York's offense couldn't even manage to get in the end zone. They turned the ball over three times in the 27-6 loss.

And it came on a night in which the Jets' defense completely contained Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, holding him to a career-low 136 passing yards.

New York is now 4-4 but will need to stay afloat until Rodgers returns to have any of grabbing a wild-card spot.