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Rodgers remains the high bar for the Steelers' QB room as Allar shows elite arm talent and growing poise; Rudolph provides steady veteran depth; Howard grades show promise with mechanical corrections and improved play, setting up a competitive quarterback mix entering the preseason.
Aaron Rodgers is mentoring Pittsburgh's young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar at training camp, with Allar showing poise and potential while Howard could back up Mason Rudolph; the offense is adding depth at receiver and backfield, and the defense features veteran leaders like T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, and Jalen Ramsey, with rookies such as Germie Bernard and Gabriel Rubio pushing for snaps as camp winds down.
Drew Allar’s preseason showing for Pittsburgh drew direct comparisons to Aaron Rodgers from Phil and Chris Simms, who say Allar is studying Rodgers and imitating his velocity and off‑platform throws. Highlights included a hard, on-target pass to Kaden Wetjen and a quick slant to Max Hurleman, with Allar noting he’s asking Rodgers about the deep ball. The chatter centers on whether Allar could be the eventual successor to Rodgers once he retires.
Rodgers will not play in the Steelers’ preseason opener against his former team, with Mason Rudolph starting, Will Howard replacing him, and Drew Allar set for the second half as Pittsburgh reveals its quarterback pecking order. McCarthy had floated 30–40 preseason snaps for Rodgers, but the plan was scrapped to reduce risk; the Packers will start Jordan Love, while Pittsburgh looks to get off to a fast start as Howard and Allar make their in-stadium debuts. Pittsburgh’s next preseason game is Aug. 21 vs. the Jets.
Aaron Rodgers said he was hoping the Packers–Steelers preseason game would be at Lambeau and is “bummed” it isn’t, citing nostalgia for Green Bay and hinting at potential Hall of Fame considerations; the final call on whether he plays will be made by Steelers coach Mike McCarthy after Tuesday night’s evaluation.
Aaron Rodgers said 2026 will be his final NFL season and that he was disappointed the Thursday preseason game against the Packers wasn’t played at Lambeau, expressing hope for an invitation back to Green Bay after his career ends.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 42, says there’s little point in playing in the preseason against his former team, calling it “not real football.” Steelers coach Mike McCarthy hasn’t ruled out reps for Rodgers, who suggests using the veteran to mentor the young QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar, while preseason action mainly serves as a showcase for players with pads on and nerves under the lights.
Aaron Rodgers says there’s little to gain from playing in the preseason, calling August games “not real football” and noting teams and joint practices have become less revealing dress rehearsals. He believes the preseason can show how players handle nerves, but it doesn’t reflect the regular season, and it’s unclear whether he’ll play in the upcoming preseason game as his team remains undecided.
On his podcast, Cam Newton echoed Aaron Rodgers by claiming that multiple NFL players, coaches and executives fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccines to bypass testing, suggesting fake vaccination cards were used to enter facilities. The remarks reference Rodgers’ recent comments and tie to the league’s 2020-21 protocols, though no independent verification is provided in the piece.
Rodgers is commanding the Steelers’ camp, handling 105 quarterback reps and posting a 50/81 (61.7%) line with 5 TDs and 2 INTs. Mason Rudolph is efficient (21/32) with no interceptions, Will Howard goes 18/25 with 3 TDs and 1 INT, and Drew Allar sits at 13/27 (48.1%) with 1 TD and 0 INTs, showing some accuracy challenges but no picks. Warren and Dowdle lead the backfield carries in a near-even committee, with Nichols close behind. DK Metcalf leads receiving with 21 receptions on 29 targets and 2 TDs, followed by Roman Wilson, Pat Freiermuth, and Robert Tonyan; Darnell Washington also contributing. The defense has multiple breakups (Watt, Dean, etc.), and drops are minimal. Note: the analysis excludes the first-team “Two Spot” walkthrough and certain days; yardage isn’t counted this year.
After reconciling with his parents and brother Luke, Aaron Rodgers says he will never again post updates about his family, insisting personal life should stay private and that his recent Instagram post was a one-time gesture to end the estrangement narrative; he notes that Jordan wasn't present and credits his wife Brittani for helping mend the relationships.
CBS Sports identifies several current NFL players as virtual locks for Canton enshrinement, led by Aaron Rodgers (likely retirement this year and 2032 eligibility) and including the likes of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Matthew Stafford, Derrick Henry, Tyreek Hill, Davante Adams, Mike Evans, Travis Kelce, Trent Williams, Lane Johnson, Chris Jones, Myles Garrett and other perennial stars who could join the Hall on their eventual retirement.
In a wide-ranging training-camp interview, Aaron Rodgers doubles down on his public persona, defends his vaccine-skeptical stance toward Fauci, weighs in on ESPN coverage and the Mike Vrabel–Dianna Russini controversy surrounding NFL awards voting, hints this could be his final NFL season with the Steelers, and discusses a recent family reconciliation as he chases another championship.
Aaron Rodgers mocked Dr. Anthony Fauci for invoking the 5th Amendment during a congressional hearing on Pat McAfee's show, calling him an 'absolute coward.' Fauci's attorney responded by saying Rodgers should stick to football, as the piece recaps the vaccination-era controversy and how unvaccinated players were treated, along with reactions from the Steelers and the wider sports world.
The piece cites Charlotte Wilder’s critique on The Sports Gossip Show that Aaron Rodgers’ recent ESPN interview on Pat McAfee’s program exposes a hypocritical, constant hunger to be relevant, as he rails against the media while engaging with it and revisits vaccination-era controversies, with pundits suggesting his anti-media stance may be performative and could invite future media opportunities.