FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets defensive end Jermaine Johnson will make his long-awaited return from Achilles surgery against someone who knows that feeling -- former teammate Aaron Rodgers, the new quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Jets and Steelers play in Week 1 at MetLife Stadium, a matchup rich in revenge angles. Johnson said he and Rodgers were texting each other on Monday night.
"Obviously, I'm excited, he's excited," Johnson said Tuesday at minicamp. "It was a pleasure having him around and stuff like that and I wish him the best, but when I get between those lines, there's no friends.