Aaron Rodgers participates in Steelers preseason despite age of 42

Aaron Rodgers is scheduled to take preseason snaps for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, marking a return to the field at age 42. This decision follows a request from head coach Mike McCarthy, who expressed interest in having Rodgers play against his former teams, the Green Bay Packers and New York Jets. Despite expressing some reluctance about the value of preseason games, Rodgers agreed to participate if McCarthy wanted him to. McCarthy noted that final decisions on playing time would depend on various factors as the preseason progresses.

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