Jets face Steelers without Aaron Rodgers in preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The New York Jets will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2 of the NFL preseason on Friday evening. However, Jets fans will not see Aaron Rodgers play, as Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed he will not participate in the exhibition game. Instead, sophomore quarterback Will Howard will start for the Steelers, followed by rookie Drew Allar. Jets starting quarterback Geno Smith is still dealing with soreness and is expected to be replaced by rookie Cade Klubnik. The Jets previously faced Rodgers in a regular season game last year, where the Steelers secured a 34-32 victory.
- •Jets face Steelers on Friday evening in preseason Week 2
- •Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will not play
- •Will Howard starts for Steelers, followed by Drew Allar
- •Geno Smith expected to miss game due to soreness
- •Previous matchup ended with a Steelers victory last season
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jets won't get their preseason revenge vs. Aaron Rodgers
"The New York Jets won't get their opportunity at revenge versus Aaron Rodgers in preseason Week 2.
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