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Updated · Acme Packing Company · Aug 12
Steelers Leave Aaron Rodgers' 2-Series Preseason Role Undecided Against Packers
Updated
Updated · Acme Packing Company · Aug 12

Steelers Leave Aaron Rodgers' 2-Series Preseason Role Undecided Against Packers

3 articles · Updated · Acme Packing Company · Aug 12

Summary

  • Mike McCarthy said Pittsburgh still has not decided whether Aaron Rodgers or other preferred starters will play Thursday against Green Bay, even though any starter would get about two series.
  • Rodgers sent mixed signals: McCarthy said the quarterback wants to face his former team, but Rodgers told reporters, "If I do, great. If not, great."
  • The 42-year-old quarterback also downplayed the value of appearing, calling preseason "not real football" and saying he sees no benefit for himself in playing.
  • Green Bay has already said its starters are expected to play a drive or two, leaving the Steelers' opener centered on whether their first unit will include Rodgers at all.

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