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Aaron Rodgers Sustains Small Left-Wrist Fracture; Week 12 in Question

Further testing today will guide Pittsburgh’s decision between a pushing-to-play Rodgers and backup Mason Rudolph for the trip to Chicago.

Overview

  • X-rays showed a small fracture in Rodgers’ non-throwing left wrist, and the Steelers scheduled additional scans Monday to determine severity and treatment.
  • Rodgers exited late in the second quarter against the Bengals, and Mason Rudolph closed out a 34-12 win by going 12-of-16 for 127 yards and a touchdown.
  • NFL Network reports Rodgers is pushing to face the Bears and is roughly 50/50 to play, with his grip strength and re-injury risk expected to drive the call.
  • Coach Mike Tomlin said clarity will come after evaluations, and multiple reports suggest the issue may not be long-term and might not require surgery, though the timeline remains uncertain.
  • Pittsburgh is 6-4 and atop the AFC North, and Rudolph is the likely starter if the Steelers choose to sit Rodgers in Week 12.