Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers ‘on board’ if asked to play preseason opener
The start of the 2025 NFL preseason is upon us, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday.
With the start of the preseason only a couple of days away, it appears that veteran newcomer Aaron Rodgers is open to being under center. Rodgers doesn’t believe the team plans to play him during the preseason, but he’s open to the prospect if head coach Mike Tomlin wants to go that route, via ESPN.
“It’s an interesting conversation,” Rodgers said Wednesday. “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.”
Considering all the miles on his body and the injury concern that comes with playing in a game that doesn’t matter in terms of wins or losses, keeping the four-time NFL MVP sidelined might be the right decision. However, he is learning a new system and could use all the reps he can get.
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Rodgers seems anxious to get on the field and play for offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, calling the plays from the sideline.
“He’s not a rigid guy at all, you know?” Rodgers said. “So … ideas that I have or ideas that some of the receivers are giving to me to give to him, everything is taken into consideration, which I really appreciate.”
The Steelers will play three preseason games, starting with the Jaguars. Pittsburgh will then face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and finish things out against the Carolina Panthers on the road on Aug. 21.
