US EditionSteelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Cleared to Return Against the Buffalo Bills
Aaron Rodgers and key injured Steelers players, including DK Metcalf and Cameron Heyward, resumed full practice as coach Mike Tomlin expressed optimism for Sunday's game.
- This past week, Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was a full participant in practice for the first time since fracturing his left wrist Nov. 16, and NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said it `puts Rodgers on track` to return in Week 13.
- Rodgers credited additional healing time, callus formation and rehab for his increased readiness, and Mike Tomlin said he entered the week with `great optimism` about his quarterback's availability.
- Also, several starters returned to practice including D.K. Metcalf, Cameron Heyward and Alex Highsmith, while Teresa Varley reported upgraded statuses and rest days for Isaac Seumalo, T.J. Watt and Jonnu Smith.
- Coach Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, said Aaron Rodgers will not have any injury designation, clearing the way for the 41-year-old Steelers quarterback to return Sunday.
- Neither Broderick Jones nor teammates returned to practice on November 27; Ben Skowronek has not practiced this week, Joey Porter Jr. was limited, and Aaron Rodgers said, `I wasn't able to go last week, so I'm hoping for a different outcome this week.
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Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers cleared to return against the Buffalo Bills
Aaron Rodgers and his broken left wrist will start on Sunday when Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo. Rodgers, who sat out last week's loss to Chicago after injuring the wrist against Cincinnati on Nov. 16, was a full participant in practice for the second consecutive day on Friday.
Steelers' Injury Forecast Takes a Turn Ahead of Week 13 vs. Bills
The Pittsburgh Steelers had a long injury list at the start of Week 13, but that concerning forecast improved significantly after Thanksgiving Day news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers and several key players practiced in full.Team reporter Teresa Varley relayed the full Steelers injury report on November 27, which upgraded the injury status of Rodgers (left wrist), star wide receiver DK Metcalf (ankle), edge rusher Alex Highsmith (pectoral), defe…
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