Overview

• Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will not play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Jaguars to preserve his health.
• Tomlin said he feels extremely comfortable with the decision not to expose his veteran starter to exhibition action.
• Rookie Will Howard was ruled out of the opener after suffering a broken finger in training camp.
• Pittsburgh signed veteran Logan Woodside to bolster quarterback depth behind Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson.
• Rodgers remains ready to play if needed and is continuing to refine his command following mixed performances in camp.