US EditionSteelers have 'great optimism' Aaron Rodgers will return vs. Bills
- On Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he is optimistic Aaron Rodgers will be ready for Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills but did not guarantee a start.
- Aaron Rodgers missed Week 12 after sustaining a small fracture in his non-throwing left wrist during a Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, prompting a late decision to sit him vs. Chicago Bears.
- Limiting Rodgers early in the week, the staff will provide reps to Mason Rudolph and Will Howard while judging availability by practice participation and quality, Mike Tomlin said.
- The Steelers need a huge win on Sunday to keep playoff hopes alive, and Aaron Rodgers' 6-4 record as starter makes his availability crucial.
- On the depth chart, the Steelers list three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster, with backup Mason Rudolph completing 24 of 31 passes for 171 yards, one touchdown and two turnovers Sunday.
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Broderick Jones, Derrick Harmon won't play against Bills, but Aaron Rodgers should return to Steelers starting lineup
PITTSBURGH — The PittsburghSteelers will be without starting left tackle Broderick Jones and starting defensive tackle Derrick Harmon for Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills.
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could play despite his fractured left wrist on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced on a limited basis last week but ended up watching from the sidelines in sweatpants as Pittsburgh lost 31-28 to Chicago. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to sit Rodgers out and start Mason Rudolph instead. Tomlin called the decision to bench the four-time MVP…
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could play despite his fractured left wrist on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced on a limited basis last week but ended up watching from the sidelines in sweatpants as Pittsburgh lost 31-28 to Chicago. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to sit Rodgers out and start Mason Rudolph instead. Tomlin called the decision to bench the four-time MVP…
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could play despite his fractured left wrist on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced on a limited basis last week but ended up watching from the sidelines in sweatpants as Pittsburgh lost 31-28 to Chicago. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to sit Rodgers out and start Mason Rudolph instead. Tomlin called the decision to bench the four-time MVP…
By WILL GRAVES PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers could play despite his fractured left wrist on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year-old Rodgers practiced on a limited basis last week but ended up watching from the sidelines in sweatpants as Pittsburgh lost 31-28 to Chicago. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to sit Rodgers out and start Mason Rudolph instead. Tomlin called the decision to bench the four-time MVP…
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