While fans may have questions about whether Pittsburgh Steelers star Aaron Rodgers will play in the preseason, one thing is certain: he won't participate in the opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night. As Rodgers continues to develop a relationship with the Steelers' offense, head coach Mike Tomlin offers some insight into whether the veteran quarterback will play at all in the preseason.

 

There have been some examples around the league of head coaches not playing their starting quarterbacks throughout the entire preseason. When Tomlin was asked if he would ever consider that, he expressed how that “might” happen this time around due to the immense experience Rodgers has in the NFL, according to the team's website.

“You might be looking at one in 2025,” Tomlin said. “Hey, this guy has been doing this for 21 years. His cumulative snap total and what's required for him to be ready is different than others. And so if I'm not adaptable and open to adjustments relative to the needs of our guys, then I'm not doing my job. And so you might be looking at one of those coaches in 2025.”

Rodgers is getting ready to play his first season with Pittsburgh after the past two seasons being with the New York Jets, which ended up being a far cry from his production in the past with the Green Bay Packers.