US EditionSteelers, Mike Tomlin Taking 'Prudent' Approach Making Aaron Rodgers Inactive vs. Bears
Aaron Rodgers is eager to play against the Bears despite a fractured wrist, with backup Mason Rudolph showing solid performance last week, raising safety concerns for the Steelers.
- Aaron Rodgers is pushing to play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday despite a fractured wrist and was a limited participant in the Nov. 22 practice, with Mike Tomlin saying, "I thought I saw a solid effort, but it's Friday, so we still got some time."
- As reported and later confirmed on Tuesday, Rodgers fractured his left wrist in Week 11 and tried to return to that game, and at age 42 he risks further injury to avoid missing the rivalry.
- When Mason Rudolph filled in last week, he completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, and observers noted little drop-off in the offense.
- Coaches face weighing player safety against availability, with NFL Media saying Rodgers' status hinges on a medical decision and he could miss the second half with Mason Rudolph filling in.
- Mike Tomlin confirmed Rodgers will not play in Week 12, raising questions about sitting a legendary QB and concerns that playing could worsen his wrist and require surgery.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, was discarded for Sunday's game in Chicago due to a fracture in the left wrist.
CHICAGO (AP) — The quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers, was discarded for Sunday’s game in Chicago due to a fracture in the left wrist. Rodgers had been classified as doubtful and in practice on Friday he wore a support on his injured wrist when he trained limitedly. Mason Rudolph will replace Rodgers while the Steelers seek only his second victory in Chicago. They beat the Bears 37-34 in overtime at Soldier Field on November 5…
CHICAGO (AP) — The quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers, was discarded for Sunday’s game in Chicago due to a fracture in the left wrist. Rodgers had been classified as doubtful and in practice on Friday he wore a support on his injured wrist when he trained limitedly. Mason Rudolph will replace Rodgers while the Steelers seek only his second victory in Chicago. They beat the Bears 37-34 in overtime at Soldier Field on November 5…
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers to miss game vs Bears over broken wrist
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears with a broken left wrist, and Mason Rudolph will start in his place, head coach Mike Tomlin said.Rodgers suffered the wrist injury in the Steelers’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He was tackled and came down hard on his left hand. He left the game early and Rudolph replaced him as the Steelers’ defense clamped down to hang on for the 32-14 victory.C…
Aaron Rodgers Will Sit Against Bears As Mason Rudolph Starts For Steelers
Aaron Rodgers, nursing a broken left wrist, will sit out Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers will be inactive on Sunday, coach Mike Tomlin told CBS Sunday morning. Mason Rudolph will start against the Chicago Bears and rookie third-stringer Will Howard will be the backup."[Rodgers] fought his tail off all week," Tomlin told CBS, "but that's the prudent play to make for us as a collective."So, Rodgers may insist he traditionally owns…
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