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Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and honorary owner of the Chicago Bears, may not have an opportunity to face a familiar foe this weekend.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback exited the Week 11 matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals with a wrist injury, leading to Mason Rudolph filling in for the injured passer.
Rodgers practiced on a limited basis this past week, but will he suit up on Sunday?
On Nov. 21, head coach Mike Tomlin left the door open for Rodgers potentially starting against the Chicago Bears, the long-time rival of the former Green Bay Packer QB.
Still, an open door doesn’t mean that the future Hall of Famer will play. Here’s what to know about Rodgers’ availability for Sunday:
Is Aaron Rodgers playing today?
Rodgers was listed as a limited participant in the Friday, Nov. 22 practice and he is officially listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s matchup.
On Friday, head coach Mike Tomlin left the door open for Rodgers to potentially see the field on Sunday.
“I thought I saw a solid effort, but it’s Friday, so we still got some time,” Tomlin said. … “We’ll see where the weekend leads us.”
NFL Media says that it will come down to a “medical decision” as to whether or not Rodgers will play on Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers injury update
NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reports Rodgers has been pushing to play and can potentially play through the injury. However, there is concern that there may be further aggravation and/or damage to the left wrist should Rodgers play.
There is a possibility that the injury may require surgery if any further damage is done.
The Steelers QB injured his left wrist in Week 11 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. He would miss the entirety of the second half, with Mason Rudolph filling in relief.
Steelers QB depth chart
Below is a look at the pecking order in Pittsburgh’s quarterback room.
- Aaron Rodgers
- Mason Rudolph
- Will Howard
Howard was a sixth-round pick by the Steelers out of Ohio State. The rookie hasn’t yet played a regular-season snap for the team but completed 73% of his passes for 4,010 yards, 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while leading the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2025.
The Steelers also have four-year veteran Skylar Thompson on their injured reserve list. He has a 1-2 career record and has completed 58.7% of his passes for 721 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions.
USA TODAY Sports’ Jack McKessy contributed to this piece.
