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Tomlin Sits Aaron Rodgers for Preseason Opener With Thin Quarterback Room

Tomlin’s call underscores depth concerns following Will Howard’s broken finger.

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin (right) greet each other after their game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will sit out the Steelers’ preseason opener against the Jaguars despite Rodgers offering to play.
  • Rookie Will Howard has been ruled out for the preseason opener with a broken finger, reducing the active quarterback roster to three.
  • The team signed veteran Logan Woodside to bolster quarterback depth following Howard’s injury.
  • Training camp has been marked by offensive line injuries and uneven offensive play, intensifying scrutiny on Tomlin’s preparation.
  • Team owner Art Rooney II has set a strict schedule for Pittsburgh’s Week 4 regular-season trip to Dublin.