Aaron Rodgers' notable event noted by Steelers insider
Aaron Rodgers Shines in Steelers Practice, Pre season Appearance Unclear
Aaron Rodgers, the newly-signed starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been impressing his teammates and coaches during training camp. In two recent practice sessions, the defense managed to keep the offense out of the end zone, a testament to the intensity of the drills.
On Friday, the Steelers ran a two-minute drill at the end of practice, but the defense held the offense out of the end zone with both the first and second teams. Rodgers was able to pick apart the Steelers' secondary until an unfortunate interception, but Head Coach Mike Tomlin was quick to note that this did not affect his view of Rodgers' performance.
Tomlin described Rodgers as being in complete command, praising his ability to lead the team and make quick decisions on the field. This is a testament to Rodgers' long history of making substitution changes effectively.
Rodgers' journey to the Steelers has been a notable one. After a 2022 season that was up-and-down in Green Bay, he signed with the Steelers ahead of minicamp in 2025, following the departures of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. However, Rodgers did not play in the Steelers' 2023 preseason games, with Head Coach Tomlin preferring to keep him out as he continues to acclimate to the new team and system.
Recent developments indicate that Rodgers is open to playing in preseason or joint practices if Tomlin requests, but for the 2025 preseason opener against Jacksonville, he is not scheduled to play. Instead, Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson will handle the quarterback duties in the Steelers' first preseason game, scheduled for Saturday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Rodgers' playing time during the preseason remains uncertain, with Tomlin hinting that Rodgers may not play at all in the 2025 preseason, relying on his extensive experience and the team's flexibility in managing his readiness. Rodgers will participate in joint practices, such as those with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which he considers more beneficial for learning than typical preseason games since defenses run less complex schemes in preseason games and the offensive playbook is limited.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his preseason appearances, Rodgers had his best day as a member of the Steelers during a recent practice, slicing and dicing the Pittsburgh defense with precision. This bodes well for the upcoming regular season, where the Steelers will rely on Rodgers' leadership and experience to guide them to success.
- Despite the coach's decisions to keep Aaron Rodgers out of the 2025 preseason games, rumors persist that he might be open to playing in preseason or joint practices.
- Despite the Steelers' solid defense in practice sessions, that kept the offense out of the end zone, the soccer-like precision of Aaron Rodgers' passes during a recent football practice, typically seen in American-football, showcases his readiness for the NFL and the 2025 season.
