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11/21 13:51 CST Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers practices with a brace on his broken
wrist and is questionable vs. Bears
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers practices with a brace on his broken wrist and is
questionable vs. Bears
By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) --- Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers practiced with his
broken left wrist in a brace on Friday, opening the door for him to play when
the Steelers visit Chicago on Sunday.
Coach Mike Tomlin said Rodgers was able to practice in a limited capacity and
didn't appear to have any major issues with the brace on his left wrist, which
Rodgers broke late in the second quarter of a 34-12 win over Cincinnati last
weekend.
Tomlin said Rodgers is questionable as Pittsburgh (6-4) tries to win in Chicago
(7-3) for just the second time in franchise history.
"I thought I saw a solid effort, but it's Friday and so we still got some
time," Tomlin said.
Tomlin and Rodgers both stressed this week that Rodgers' ability to protect
himself will play a significant role in the decision on whether the 41-year-old
will play.
Mason Rudolph will start if Rodgers, who is 24-5 all-time against Chicago,
including an 11-1 mark at Soldier Field, is unable to go.
Asked how he weighs choosing between a starter at less than 100% and a capable
backup --- Rudolph is unbeaten in his last three starts with Pittsburgh and was
excellent after coming on for Rodgers against Cincinnati --- Tomlin shrugged.
"It's thoughtful decision-making that you go through almost routinely,
particularly this time of year when you get into the meat of things," he said.
Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard, who spent the first half of the season
on injured reserve with a hand injury suffered in training camp, thinks it's
impressive that Rodgers is even in the mix just days after landing awkwardly on
his left hand.
"The fact that he's out there and going through reps (today), it says a lot
about his pain tolerance," Howard said. "He's a tough dude, man."
Rodgers, the most sacked quarterback in NFL history, has been highly durable
during his 21-year career. He missed time in 2013 and 2017 with a broken
collarbone while playing for Green Bay and sat out all but five snaps of his
first season with the New York Jets in 2023 due to a torn Achilles.
Otherwise, he has largely avoided injury during a career in which he has won
four MVPs and a Super Bowl. He's been a thorn in the side of the Bears for well
over a decade, dating from his highly successful run as the starting
quarterback in Green Bay from 2008-22.
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