Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has positive update on Aaron Rodgers injury
The Pittsburgh quarterback suffered a left wrist fracture in the game against the Bengals.
Aaron Rodgers suffered a fracture in his left wrist last weekend during the matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium.
He was replaced by Mason Rudolph and questions quickly surfaced about the severity of the injury. Fortunately for Pittsburgh, head coach Mike Tomlin has confirmed that the quarterback will not need surgery.
Mike Tomlin confirms Aaron Rodgers won't need wrist surgery, but won't know until later in the week if Rodgers can play. "Really it's just about bracing it and securing it for his comfort and safety, and then it's about how functional he is." Friday will be a big day. https://t.co/XWbkTCmVj6
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 18, 2025
However Rodgers’ availability for this weekend’s game against the Chicago Bears is still up in the air. The veteran QB is a famously fierce competitor but his advanced age makes recovery more complicated.
“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,” Tomlin said, adding that Rodgers will have no problem playing through pain. “That doesn’t seem to be an issue with Aaron. He wanted to go back in the game on Sunday.”
Even though the worst-case scenario has been avoided, Rodgers still isn’t a lock for next weekend’s game at Soldier Field.
Before exiting on Sunday, Rodgers completed 9 of 15 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. Through 10 games this season, he has a 6-4 record with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Rudolph stepped in and completed 12 of 16 passes for a touchdown in his first appearance of the year.
The Steelers remain on top of the AFC North at 6-4, with the Baltimore Ravens close behind at 5-5, setting up what looks like a tight race for the postseason.
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