Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a history of playing starters in the preseason.
At this stage of his career, Aaron Rodgers hasn’t often played in August.
But the 41-year-old quarterback told reporters on Wednesday that he’s just fine with making an appearance in Pittsburgh’s preseason opener against Jacksonville if that’s what’s required.
“It’s an [interesting conversation](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45914977/aaron-rodgers-open-playing-steelers-preseason-opener),” Rodgers said Wednesday, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. “I think Mike and I have that at some point. I don’t think it’s in the plan for me to play this week, but whatever Mike wants to do, I’m fully on board.”
Rodgers appeared in a preseason game with the Jets back in 2023. But that was his first time playing in an exhibition matchup since 2018.
With rookie Will Howard currently sidelined by a hand injury, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson are the other quarterbacks available to play against the Jaguars this weekend.