Aaron Rodgers is certainly coping with a fracture in his left, non-throwing wrist however doesn’t want surgical procedure, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin mentioned Tuesday.
Rodgers is about to sit down out of Wednesday’s follow, however Tomlin left the door open for the 41-year-old quarterback to play Sunday towards the Chicago Bears.
“Really, it’s just about bracing and securing it for his comfort and safety,” Tomlin mentioned. “And then, it’s about how functional he is.”
Rodgers’ left hand planted awkwardly when he took a success late within the second quarter of Sunday’s 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He didn’t play after halftime.
Friday’s follow is predicted to be pivotal in figuring out Rodgers’ availability for Sunday, based on Tomlin, who mentioned the four-time NFL MVP is “working his tail off” to be prepared.
“He’s the type of guy and has the type of profile that doesn’t require a lot of physical work in an effort to be ready to play,” Tomlin mentioned. “And that’s helpful.”
Rodgers has handed for 1,969 yards and 19 touchdowns with seven interceptions in 10 video games this season, his first with the Steelers.
He spent the earlier two years with the Jets, who launched him in March after a disappointing tenure. Rodgers missed all however 4 offensive snaps in 2023 resulting from an Achilles tear, then went 5-12 because the Jets’ starter final 12 months.
However the Steelers are 6-4 underneath Rodgers and maintain a one-game lead within the AFC North.
Ought to Rodgers be unavailable, backup quarterback Mason Rudolph would begin in his place. Rudolph accomplished 12-of-16 cross makes an attempt for 127 yards and a landing in reduction of Rodgers on Sunday, and he’s 9-8-1 in his profession as a starter.
“I can’t say enough about Mason Rudolph,” Tomlin mentioned. “Although we’re used to it, it’s still appreciated. He’s proven over his time here that he’s capable of coming in and playing winning football for us, and that’s no small task.”
Rodgers is 24-5 in his profession towards the Bears, whom he confronted twice per season throughout his 18-year run with the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
The Bears are 7-3 this 12 months of their first season underneath head coach Ben Johnson.
“Aaron always wants to play,” Tomlin mentioned. “Opponent has nothing to do with it. It’s his love affair with the game of football.”
