Steelers release QB rotation ahead of preseason matchup with Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 9:54 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not play Aaron Rodgers during their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Pittsburgh plans to divide quarterback duties among Mason Rudolph, Drew Allar, and Will Howard. Rudolph will start and play one or two series before Allar takes over for the remainder of the first half. Howard is expected to play all of the second half. The decision allows head coach Mike McCarthy to evaluate young quarterbacks against the Packers' reserves.
- •Pittsburgh opens preseason against Green Bay on August 11, 2026.
- •Rodgers will not participate in the game.
- •Rudolph will start, followed by Allar and Howard.
- •Allar plays the first half; Howard covers the second half.
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers vs Packers: Pittsburgh QB rotation reportedly revealed
"According to Pittsburgh sports reporter Rich Walsh, the Steelers won't play Aaron Rodgers versus the Packers on Thursday.
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