Aaron Rodgers comments on potential preseason participation with Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke after practice on August 11 about his uncertain involvement in the upcoming preseason game on Thursday night. He expressed indifference regarding playing time, stating that preseason games do not equate to real football. Rodgers noted that he does not see personal benefits in participating in these contests, emphasizing that the experience is more about assessing other players under game conditions. No decision has been made about his participation as of now.
- •Aaron Rodgers commented after practice on August 11.
- •No decision on his participation in the Thursday game has been made.
- •Rodgers regards preseason as not equivalent to real football.
- •He does not see personal benefits from playing in preseason games.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers gives brutally honest take on playing preseason games
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed after Tuesday’s practice that no firm decision has been made about whether he’ll play on Thursday night, and doesn’t seem to have a strong opinion one way or the other.
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