Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Gets Promising News On Injury
Just when you thought the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season couldn’t get any more dramatic, the football gods decided to throw a curveball. The city of Pittsburgh is holding its collective breath, waiting to see if its star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, will suit up for the Week 12 showdown against the Chicago Bears. It’s the kind of will-he-won’t-he drama that makes the NFL the best reality show on television.
Rodgers left Sunday’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals with a left wrist injury that had fans fearing the worst. But, in a twist that even a Hollywood scriptwriter would find a bit much, the four-time MVP might not be ready to pass the torch, or the football, to backup Mason Rudolph just yet.
No Surgery Needed For Rodgers
Let’s all take a deep breath. On Tuesday, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin delivered the news everyone was waiting for: Rodgers has a fracture in his non-throwing wrist, but it won’t require surgery. You could almost hear the sigh of relief echoing from the Monongahela River to Acrisure Stadium.
Tomlin, in his classic stoic fashion, didn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for Rodgers’ immediate return, but he didn’t slam the door shut either. “Really, it’s just about bracing it and securing it for his comfort and safety. And then it’s about how functional he is,” Tomlin said. In other words, they’re going to wrap him up like a mummy and see if he can still sling the pigskin.
The Toughest Guy In the Room?
Anyone who’s followed Rodgers’ career knows he’s built differently. The man is tougher than a two-dollar steak. Remember when he returned to practice from a torn Achilles in 2023? Or played an entire season with a broken thumb? This is the same guy who, according to Tomlin, wanted to get back into the game on Sunday after the injury. Pain tolerance? For Rodgers, it seems to be more of a suggestion than a reality.
Tomlin acknowledged this, noting, “He’s the type of guy and has the type of profile that doesn’t require a lot of physical work in an effort to be ready to play, and that’s helpful.” The team will likely keep him out of practice until later in the week, giving him plenty of time to visualize completions and maybe do some light ayahuasca sessions for recovery.
A decision isn’t expected until Friday at the earliest, so don’t finalize your fantasy lineups just yet. This is going to be a classic game-time decision.
A Special Motivation For Rodgers
Let’s not forget the opponent. It’s the Chicago Bears. The very team Rodgers famously declared “I own you!” to while with the Packers. You don’t think he’s chomping at the bit to get out there and remind them who’s boss, even in a different uniform? With a staggering 25-5 career record against Chicago, playing them is practically a tradition for Rodgers. Missing this game would be like skipping Thanksgiving dinner.
If Rodgers can’t go, the offense will be in the hands of Mason Rudolph, who stepped up admirably in the second half against the Bengals. But let’s be real, the Steelers and their fans want their future Hall of Famer under center. For now, we wait, we watch, and we wonder if one of the toughest competitors in the game will once again defy the odds.
