The Pittsburgh Steelers are flying to Chicago without any clarity on Aaron Rodgers' status for Sunday's matchup against the Bears. The team's quarterback, who is dealing with a small fracture in his non-throwing wrist, was designated as questionable due to this injury.
Despite being limited in practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, Rodgers indicated that he could play if the brace that will be used during the game can protect him and allow him to function while wearing it. This suggests that the Steelers are taking a cautious approach with their star quarterback, particularly given his age and the fact that this may be his final season in the NFL.
For Rodgers, who is set to face off against the Bears for what could be the last time at Soldier Field - a venue he hasn't played at since 2022 while playing for the Green Bay Packers - the game holds significant personal importance. He has a long history with the team, boasting an impressive 18-5 record in their matches, including several playoff victories.
Rodgers' overall performance against the Bears throughout his career has been nothing short of outstanding, as evidenced by his 25-5 win-loss record, which includes 64 touchdown passes and just 12 interceptions. This season, while he hasn't thrown as many touchdowns or yards as in previous campaigns, Rodgers remains one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league, boasting a completion percentage of 66.4 and a passer rating of 97.7.
The Steelers' decision not to provide any further updates on Rodgers' status ahead of the game is telling, suggesting that they are prioritizing caution given the potential significance of this matchup for their quarterback's career.
Despite being limited in practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, Rodgers indicated that he could play if the brace that will be used during the game can protect him and allow him to function while wearing it. This suggests that the Steelers are taking a cautious approach with their star quarterback, particularly given his age and the fact that this may be his final season in the NFL.
For Rodgers, who is set to face off against the Bears for what could be the last time at Soldier Field - a venue he hasn't played at since 2022 while playing for the Green Bay Packers - the game holds significant personal importance. He has a long history with the team, boasting an impressive 18-5 record in their matches, including several playoff victories.
Rodgers' overall performance against the Bears throughout his career has been nothing short of outstanding, as evidenced by his 25-5 win-loss record, which includes 64 touchdown passes and just 12 interceptions. This season, while he hasn't thrown as many touchdowns or yards as in previous campaigns, Rodgers remains one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the league, boasting a completion percentage of 66.4 and a passer rating of 97.7.
The Steelers' decision not to provide any further updates on Rodgers' status ahead of the game is telling, suggesting that they are prioritizing caution given the potential significance of this matchup for their quarterback's career.
HE'S ALWAYS BEEN SO CLUELESS ABOUT CHICAGO, AND NOW HE GETS TO PLAY AT SOLDIER FIELD AGAIN??? IT'LL BE SO EMOTIONAL FOR HIM, ESPECIALLY IF THIS IS REALLY HIS LAST GAME THERE! 
THE STEELERS ARE PLAYING IT SAFE WITH HIM, WHICH IS TOTALLY REASONABLE GIVING HOW OLD HE IS AND WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING WITH HIS Wrist!!! 
They're being super cautious and I get it, with a star QB like him coming to an end of his career, but still... 66.4% completion rate is no joke 
He's gotta want to make the most of it, you feel?
and this might be his last season 
... can't blame them for wanting to play it safe 
especially with the potential significance of this game for his career 
18-5 record is insane 
... will be interesting to see how he performs without throwing a lot of touchdowns like usual 
Soldier Field, though - always been a Bears' fortress 
but at the same time, i get why the steelers are being cautious with their star quarterback, especially with that injury 
hopefully he can pull it off and make this game one to remember for him 
. Rodgers' track record against the Bears is insane 
At 38, he's still got it though! The dude's a legend, can't deny that. 
). The Steelers are being super cautious, and I get it, but can't they just give us a straight answer? "He's in?" or "He's out?" 
but still I'm a little disappointed they didn't give us more info on what's going down with his wrist 
The Steelers want to make sure they're winning for him, because let's face it, this could be his last time playing in the league. 
Can we get a final answer on Rodgers' status before kickoff? 
Aaron Rodgers vs Bears at Soldier Field is gonna be EPIC!!! 
The Steelers gotta protect him tho, he's been with them for like, forever... 18-5 record is insane! 
Rodgers has been clutch in the past and I trust him to come out on top this time too. Can't wait to see him wear that brace and lead his team to victory 
