Mike Tomlin confirmed the list of players who will not take part in the first preseason game of the Pittsburgh Steelers this Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Isaac Seumalo, Jaylen Warren, Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr, Darius Slay, DeShon Elliott, Patrick Queen, Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, and Chris Boswell.
This means that, at the quarterback position, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson will get most of the reps, while it remains unclear if recently signed Logan Woodside will have a chance to play as Will Howard’s replacement.
Is Aaron Rodgers playing for Steelers today?
No. Aaron Rodgers will not play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mike Tomlin confirmed the reason why he decided to give rest to the previously mentioned players.
“I’ve identified some guys that won’t be playing in this game this week. It has nothing to do with injury. They need less runway to take off to be quite honest with you because of their experience and where they are in their careers.”
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