Aaron Rodgers expresses wish for preseason game in Green Bay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Aaron Rodgers wished the Steelers' preseason opener against the Packers on August 13 would take place in Green Bay. He expressed a desire to play at Lambeau Field one last time and to enjoy time in his former hometown. Instead, the matchup will occur in Pittsburgh, which will feature Rodgers and coach Mike McCarthy facing their former team. Although Rodgers is expected to play at some point in the preseason, it is likely that Drew Allar and Will Howard will handle most of the action.
- •Preseason game scheduled for August 13 in Pittsburgh.
- •Rodgers wishes for a farewell at Lambeau Field.
- •Rodgers and McCarthy faced the Packers previously.
- •Drew Allar and Will Howard likely to take most snaps.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers Has One Wish About Steelers' Preseason Opener vs. Packers
"Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers will meet their former team in the Steelers' preseason opener, but Rodgers wishes the circumstances different.
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