Aaron Rodgers debates preseason playing time with Pittsburgh Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Aaron Rodgers, at 42 years old, faces questions about participating in the preseason as the Steelers prepare for their upcoming games. The team recently secured a 28-9 victory against the Green Bay Packers, with Rodgers, alongside other starters, not playing. The benefits of playing include building chemistry with new teammate Michael Pittman Jr., while drawbacks highlight potential injury risks that could jeopardize the regular season. The Steelers have one more preseason game against the New York Jets scheduled for August 21.
- •Pittsburgh defeated Green Bay 28-9 in their first preseason game.
- •Rodgers did not play in the win against the Packers.
- •Team faces New York Jets on August 21 in the next preseason outing.
- •Concerns about injuries may affect Rodgers' participation in future games.
- •Current quarterback competition includes Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar.
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