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Aaron Rodgers Says Back Tightness Limited His Movement in Steelers’ Week 1 Win

Rodgers’ disclosure refocuses attention on his mobility after a four-touchdown opener.

Overview

  • The 41-year-old said he "wasn't moving" like usual and admitted he ran into one or two sacks.
  • He completed 73.3% of his passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-32 win over the Jets with no interceptions, tying Tom Brady with his 28th such game.
  • The outing pushed him to 507 career touchdown passes, fifth on the NFL’s all-time list.
  • Despite noting a "tight" back on Sunday, he was not listed on the Steelers’ Wednesday injury report ahead of the Seahawks game.
  • With a recent Achilles tear and 40 sacks last season, plus four sacks by the Jets, some reports flagged durability concerns and suggested Mason Rudolph as a potential fallback.