Overview

• Mike Tomlin confirmed that Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward will sit out Saturday’s preseason game to manage veteran snap counts and reduce injury risk.
• Mason Rudolph is slated to start at quarterback against the Buccaneers as the coaching staff evaluates regular-season readiness.
• Rodgers, who suffered a minor leg bruise, remains available for joint practices and has said he would play if asked.
• Third-year edge rusher Nick Herbig could see snaps against Tampa Bay depending on his performance in Thursday’s joint drills.
• Skylar Thompson’s 233-yard, three-touchdown relief effort in the preseason opener highlights the depth battle among backup quarterbacks.