Aaron Rodgers will not play in preseason game against Packers

Aaron Rodgers will not participate in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. The 42-year-old quarterback, now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, believes there is little benefit to playing in exhibition games, stating that they do not resemble real football. Instead, he emphasized the importance of real game experiences over preseason snaps. With Rodgers absent, the Steelers are expected to rely on Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and rookie Drew Allar at quarterback during the matchup.

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