The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2025 NFL season to a one-year deal to be their starting quarterback.
Steelers fans are going to have to wait a while longer before they see the 41-year-old on the field in game action for their team.
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Rodgers isn’t expected to play in the Steelers’ preseason debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Instead, Pittsburgh will give three of their backup quarterbacks playing time in their first game action of the summer.
Here’s what to know about Rodgers’ status and the Steelers’ plans at quarterback for Friday’s contest.
Is Aaron Rodgers playing preseason Week 1?
Rodgers will not be on the field for the Steelers’ preseason Week 1 game against the Jaguars. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the 41-year-old would be among the starters to sit out the preseason opener.
Rodgers expressed a willingness to play in preseason Week 1, noting he and Tomlin would have a conversation about the possibility.
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“It’s an interesting conversation,” Rodgers said Wednesday, per NFL.com. “I think Mike and I have that at some point. I don’t think it’s in the plan for me to play this week, but whatever Mike wants to do, I’m fully on board.”
Tomlin’s decision to sit Rodgers comes just days after sixth-round rookie Will Howard was ruled out for the preseason because of a hand injury.
The Steelers signed veteran quarterback Logan Woodside to provide depth behind Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson. Otherwise, those two would have been the only available quarterbacks for Saturday’s game.
Steelers QB depth chart
Below is a look at how Pittsburgh’s quarterback depth chart stacks up ahead of the 2025 NFL season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Aaron Rodgers playing today? Steelers QB’s status vs. Jaguars