Aaron Rodgers may play in Steelers' preseason games against Packers, Jets
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Aaron Rodgers could play in the Steelers' preseason games against the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets. This would mark the first significant preseason action for Rodgers in eight years. New Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has expressed a desire to see the veteran quarterback on the field for about 30 to 40 plays. While Rodgers has previously minimized his involvement in preseason games, he indicated a willingness to participate if McCarthy requests it. This preseason could provide a new chapter for Rodgers after the disappointing end to his 2025 season.
- •Rodgers aims to play in two preseason games this summer.
- •McCarthy wants him on the field for 30 to 40 plays.
- •This would be Rodgers' first meaningful preseason snaps since 2018.
- •Rodgers has not significantly played in preseason games for eight years.
- •The Steelers' 2025 season ended on a pick-six.
- 4:12 PMCBS NFL — Aaron Rodgers' preseason revenge tour could be coming: Steelers QB might play games vs. Packers and Jets
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Rodgers could play in Steelers' preseason games against Packers, Jets
"Steelers coach Mike McCarthy wants the 42-year-old quarterback on the field for matchups against his former teams, but is the injury risk worth it?
"For the first time in eight years, Aaron Rodgers could take some meaningful preseason snaps.
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External links- CBS NFLAug 3, 2026, 4:12 PMAaron Rodgers' preseason revenge tour could be coming: Steelers QB might play games vs. Packers and Jets
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy wants the 42-year-old quarterback on the field for matchups against his former teams, but is the injury risk worth it?
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:57 PMAaron Rodgers could play in Steelers' preseason games against Packers, Jets
For the first time in eight years, Aaron Rodgers could take some meaningful preseason snaps.
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