Steelers confirm Aaron Rodgers will sit against Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike McCarthy stated that Aaron Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph will not play in the preseason game against the New York Jets on Saturday. The Steelers will focus on evaluating young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar during the exhibition. McCarthy highlighted his satisfaction with Rudolph's performance in the previous game, where Pittsburgh defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-9. Rodgers, who is entering his final NFL season on a one-year deal, led the Steelers to a 10-6 record last season, throwing for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns.
- •McCarthy announced Rodgers and Rudolph will sit out against the Jets.
- •Howard and Allar will receive the quarterback reps in the game.
- •Rodgers is playing his final NFL season after a successful past year.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers reveal if Aaron Rodgers will play vs. Jets
"Steelers coach Mike McCarthy announced Aaron Rodgers and Mason Rudolph will sit against the Jets to evaluate Will Howard and Drew Allar.
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