BREAKING: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Cleared To Return

Aaron Rodgers is officlaly back. The Packers quarterback went down with a broken collarbone against the Minnesota Viking searlier this season courtesy of an Anthony Barr tackle, and was placed on IR.

Backup Brett Hundley filled in, going 3-4 and keeping Green Bay’s playoff hopes alive.

Rodgers made the announcement via an Instagram post Tuesday night.

It's been a long road from that day to this, but I'm happy to say I've been medically cleared to return. Thanks for all the love, support, prayers, and well wishes over the past 8 weeks ❤️ and a big thank you to Dr McKenzie and our incredible training staff. #riseagain #

A post shared by Aaron Rodgers (@aaronrodgers12) on Dec 12, 2017 at 7:16pm PST

Rodgers will start Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers.