Aaron Rodgers wishes Steelers-Packers preseason game was in Green Bay
NFL News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed regret that Thursday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers is not being held at Lambeau Field, where he spent 18 seasons. Rodgers, who won four MVP awards and a Super Bowl with the Packers, noted the sentimental value of playing at his former home. He highlighted personal connections and memorable experiences in Green Bay. This game will be their second meeting since Rodgers left the Packers; he has yet to play against them at Lambeau.
- •Rodgers spent 18 seasons with the Packers before joining the Steelers.
- •He expressed a wish to return to Green Bay for a final game.
- •Rodgers has faced the Packers once since joining the Steelers.
- •He commented on missing the fan experience at Lambeau Field.
- •Pittsburgh hosts Green Bay for the preseason matchup on Thursday.
- 12:25 PMNFL News — Rodgers laments preseason game vs. GB not at Lambeau - NFL.com
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers' Aaron Rodgers wishes Thursday's preseason game with Packers could take place in Green Bay
"Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has one regret about starting his final NFL season with an exhibition game against the team that drafted him. Rodgers wanted to have one final moment in the place where he spent his first 18 seasons and won four MVP awards and a Super Bowl. “I was really hoping this one was going to be in Green Bay, not just to get back at Lambeau one more time, but to head out to Chives for a dinner and maybe head out to Green Bay Country Club for a quick nine or something,” Rodgers said Wednesday in a Zoom session with Packers reporters.
"Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that he wished Thursday's preseason game against the Packers was in Green Bay, where he began his Hall of Fame-worthy career.
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External links- NFL NewsAug 13, 2026, 12:25 PMRodgers laments preseason game vs. GB not at Lambeau - NFL.com
Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that he wished Thursday's preseason game against the Packers was in Green Bay, where he began his Hall of Fame-worthy career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 6:35 PMSteelers' Aaron Rodgers wishes Thursday's preseason game with Packers could take place in Green Bay
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has one regret about starting his final NFL season with an exhibition game against the team that drafted him. Rodgers wanted to have one final moment in the place where he spent his first 18 seasons and won four MVP awards and a Super Bowl. “I was really hoping this one was going to be in Green Bay, not just to get back at Lambeau one more time, but to head out to Chives for a dinner and maybe head out to Green Bay Country Club for a quick nine or something,” Rodgers said Wednesday in a Zoom session with Packers reporters.
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