Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has suffered what is believed to be a small fracture in his left wrist during the team’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals, according to multiple reports and confirmed to PennLive.
As a result of the injury, Rodgers is likely to miss time, but it is unknown just how much time he will miss. However, he has signaled to many people close to him that it should not be long-term, and he may not need surgery.
Rodgers will get more scans done on Monday to see the extent of the injury and how much it will affect him and his ability to play.
The injury occurred when Rodgers was nearly sacked on a second down before the half ended. He threw up a ball for Kenneth Gainwell, but two defenders landed on him. As he landed on the ground, Rodgers’ left hand appeared bloodied.
On top of that, Rodgers landed on his outstretched hand and suffered the injury to his wrist. Given it is his non-throwing hand, that could expedite a return to play, but players were told coming out of halftime that Mason Rudolph would takeover for Rodgers moving forward.
Rudolph played well in relief of Rodgers, completing 12 of 16 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers travel to Chicago to face a red hot Bears team that is looking to continue their winning ways after a 19-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
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