Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez said Wednesday his rehabilitation from offseason knee surgery is progressing on schedule and he’s trying to participate in minicamp in June.
Sanchez had a procedure on his left knee Feb. 17 to repair the patella ligament. At a news conference to discuss the Jets’ and Giants’ bid for the 2014 Super Bowl, Sanchez said he recently began jogging and playing catch.
He said he has no doubt he’ll be ready for training camp in August, but he told NJ.com that he’s been aiming to return for the minicamp that begins June 14.
“That’s been my goal. I didn’t want to say anything in February because who knows what could’ve happened,” Sanchez said. “But that’s absolutely my goal and I’ve been working hard every day to do that. With our training staff, I think I have the best shot to be able to do it.”
Teammates told NJ.com they expect their offensive leader to be ready.
“When you’re trying to get stuff done, it’s always helpful to have him out there,” Nick Mangold said. “I know he’s going to be out there moving around (at minicamp). I don’t know in what capacity. I know the competitive spirit in him won’t keep him sitting in the training room all day.”