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Steelers Say Aaron Rodgers Has Fractured Wrist but Could Play at Bears

Pittsburgh will decide based on his functionality in a splint following a no-surgery plan with early-week rest.

Overview

  • The quarterback exited Sunday’s 32-14 win over the Bengals after a late first-half hit on a red-zone throw and did not return.
  • Coach Mike Tomlin said no surgery is planned and that clearance depends on Rodgers proving he can function and protect himself with a splint.
  • Rodgers, 41, will not practice Wednesday as the team evaluates his adaptability to the protective device.
  • Mason Rudolph will take first-team reps and start in Chicago if Rodgers is not cleared, after going 12-of-16 for 127 yards and a touchdown in relief.
  • Pittsburgh enters the week 6-4 atop the AFC North, with Chicago at 7-3 leading the NFC North ahead of Sunday’s matchup.